2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 90 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 20:41:32 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 8:41 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 8:41 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.483°, -173.563°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.48°, -173.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4826°N
-173.5625°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tjqv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
290.0°
Min Station Distance
0.821°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-29 16:11:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tjqv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 90 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tjqv/