2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 68 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 05:37:47 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:37 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:37 UTC≈ 5:37 PM UTC-12
Depth62.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.735°, -174.869°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.73°, -174.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
62.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7350°N
-174.8690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pqubxs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 20:59:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pqubxs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 68 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pqubxs/