2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 132 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 05:18:44 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 6:18 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:18 UTC≈ 6:18 PM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.906°, -165.374°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.91°, -165.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.9060°N
-165.3740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rfjxvx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
323.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 20:24:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rfjxvx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 132 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 31, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rfjxvx/