2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 05:01:45 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:01 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:01 UTC≈ 5:01 PM UTC+12
Depth76.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.050°, 176.322°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.05°, 176.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
76.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.0500°N
176.3220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qlbcmr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 01:41:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qlbcmr). 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 230 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qlbcmr/