2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 139 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 00:27:33 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:27 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:27 UTC≈ 1:27 PM UTC-11
Depth23.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.619°, -163.814°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.62°, -163.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
23.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6190°N
-163.8140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qdhwxa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 17:19:44 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: aka2026qdhwxa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 139 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qdhwxa/