2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 05:09:23 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 7:09 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:09 UTC≈ 7:09 PM UTC-10
Depth87.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.819°, -152.498°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.82°, -152.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
87.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8190°N
-152.4980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxznno
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
121
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 20:09:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxznno). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxznno/