2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 203 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 16:56:30 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 5:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:56 UTC≈ 5:56 AM UTC-11
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.029°, -163.283°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.03°, -163.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0290°N
-163.2830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qyxcos
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
270.0°
Min Station Distance
1.700°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 22:47:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qyxcos). 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 203 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qyxcos/