2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 08:40:39 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 8:40 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:40 UTC≈ 8:40 PM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.966°, 176.244°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.97°, 176.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9660°N
176.2440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppedws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 16:50:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppedws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 229 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppedws/