2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 89 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 07:02:38 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 8:02 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time07:02 UTC≈ 8:02 PM UTC-11
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.538°, -160.334°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.54°, -160.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5380°N
-160.3340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qjjddp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 16:26:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qjjddp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 89 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qjjddp/