2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 90 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 17:17:28 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:17 UTC≈ 6:17 AM UTC-11
Depth10.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.534°, -161.243°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.53°, -161.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5340°N
-161.2430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxbugh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 06:56:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxbugh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 90 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxbugh/