2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 04:07:43 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 4:07 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time04:07 UTC≈ 4:07 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.522°, -173.412°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.52°, -173.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5220°N
-173.4120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbtfgi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
303.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 08:23:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbtfgi). 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 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbtfgi/