2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 62 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 20:20:18 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 8:20 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 8:20 AM UTC-12
Depth35.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.658°, -173.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.66°, -173.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
35.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6580°N
-173.9380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pofmac
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 17:33:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pofmac). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 62 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pofmac/