2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 112 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 02:02:03 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 3:02 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time02:02 UTC≈ 3:02 PM UTC-11
Depth10.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.875°, -162.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.88°, -163.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8750°N
-162.9970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qqjesw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 19:24:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qqjesw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 112 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qqjesw/