2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 02:58:56 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:58 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time02:58 UTC≈ 4:58 PM UTC-10
Depth118.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.994°, -151.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.99°, -151.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
118.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.9940°N
-151.0100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qkxamm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
96
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 03:15:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qkxamm). 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 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qkxamm/