2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 17:03:32 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:03 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:03 UTC≈ 6:03 AM UTC-11
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.532°, -160.313°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.53°, -160.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5320°N
-160.3130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmcwvm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 23:07:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmcwvm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 90 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmcwvm/