2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SW of Atka, Alaska — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 21:11:46 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 9:11 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:11 UTC≈ 9:11 AM UTC-12
Depth26.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.765°, -175.180°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.77°, -175.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7650°N
-175.1800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026snwcmc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 19:26:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026snwcmc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SW of Atka, Alaska — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026snwcmc/