2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 68 km E of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026

2026-09-12 17:25:16 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 5:25 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:25 UTC≈ 5:25 AM UTC-12
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.188°, -173.197°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.19°, -173.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1880°N
-173.1970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026scmkow
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
332.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-13 02:00:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026scmkow). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 68 km E of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026scmkow/