2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 19:36:14 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:36 UTC≈ 7:36 AM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.559°, -173.259°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.56°, -173.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5590°N
-173.2590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmhzft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
307.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 23:18:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmhzft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmhzft/