2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 94 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 22:42:04 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 10:42 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 10:42 AM UTC-12
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.377°, -174.546°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.38°, -174.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3770°N
-174.5460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pokexh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 17:53:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pokexh). 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 94 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pokexh/