2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 66 km S of King Cove, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 12:12:35 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:12 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:12 UTC≈ 1:12 AM UTC-11
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.468°, -162.169°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.47°, -162.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4680°N
-162.1690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qrdoey
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 18:12:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qrdoey). 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 66 km S of King Cove, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qrdoey/