2.6

M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 03:57:58 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 3:57 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time03:57 UTC≈ 3:57 PM UTC+12
Depth40.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.259°, 178.794°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.26°, 178.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
40.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2590°N
178.7940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbswum
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 08:21:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbswum). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbswum/