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M2.0 Earthquake 81 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 18:36:03 UTC (2026-08-26) · approx. 7:36 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 7:36 AM UTC-11
Depth69.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.979°, -164.553°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.98°, -164.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
69.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9790°N
-164.5530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxekjm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 06:59:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxekjm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 81 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxekjm/