2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 66 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 17:59:15 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:59 UTC≈ 7:59 AM UTC-10
Depth13.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.173°, -157.350°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.17°, -157.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
13.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1730°N
-157.3500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmetde
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 23:08:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmetde). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 66 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmetde/