2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 63 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 18:02:48 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 9:02 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:02 UTC≈ 9:02 AM UTC-9
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.959°, -135.517°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.96°, -135.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.9590°N
-135.5170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qyzidg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 23:50:42 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qyzidg). 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 63 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qyzidg/