2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13 20:29:31 UTC (2026-08-13) · approx. 9:29 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 9:29 AM UTC-11
Depth31.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.526°, -161.619°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.53°, -161.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
31.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5256°N
-161.6191°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tkjc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.641°
RMS Residual
1.03 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 18:57:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkjc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkjc/