2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 61 km SW of Sitka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 13:58:04 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 4:58 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time13:58 UTC≈ 4:58 AM UTC-9
Depth25.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.670°, -136.050°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.67°, -136.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
25.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6700°N
-136.0500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qiaysl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 13:59:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qiaysl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 61 km SW of Sitka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qiaysl/