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M2.0 Earthquake 97 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 18:58:19 UTC (2026-08-23) · approx. 8:58 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:58 UTC≈ 8:58 AM UTC-10
Depth3.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.918°, -156.212°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.92°, -156.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
3.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.9180°N
-156.2120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qrrbzt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 22:22:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qrrbzt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 97 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qrrbzt/