2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 19:56:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:56 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:56 UTC≈ 7:56 AM UTC-12
Depth13.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.430°, -174.857°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.43°, -174.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
13.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4300°N
-174.8570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026prwswo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-11 06:44:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026prwswo). 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 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026prwswo/