2.6

M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 17:02:10 UTC (2026-08-22) · approx. 5:02 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:02 UTC≈ 5:02 AM UTC+12
Depth100.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.616°, 177.116°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.62°, 177.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
100.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.6160°N
177.1160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qpretv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 19:59:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qpretv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qpretv/