2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 91 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 02:42:22 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time02:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-11
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.275°, -165.587°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.27°, -165.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.2750°N
-165.5870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qkwmbj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 02:44:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qkwmbj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 91 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qkwmbj/