2.4

M2.4 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 20:36:20 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 8:36 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 8:36 AM UTC+12
Depth139.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.803°, 178.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.80°, 178.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
139.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.8030°N
178.2140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmjzlh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 01:59:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmjzlh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmjzlh/