2.0

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

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

4.3
70 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
13 hours ago · 42.2 km deep
3.6
132 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
1 day ago · 26.3 km deep
3.4
127 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
1 day ago · 35.0 km deep
2.6
91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
3 days ago · 4.7 km deep
4.0
203 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska
3 days ago · 27.9 km deep
2.6
103 km S of False Pass, Alaska
4 days ago · 15.2 km deep
3.1
144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
5 days ago · 7.3 km deep
2.7
100 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
5 days ago · 12.8 km deep
2.8
151 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
5 days ago · 23.2 km deep
2.8
132 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
5 days ago · 19.3 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

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/