2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 73 km SW of Atka, Alaska — October 8, 2026

2026-10-08 19:18:24 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:18 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 7:18 AM UTC-12
Depth68.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.809°, -175.059°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.81°, -175.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
68.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8090°N
-175.0590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026tyqtoe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-10 00:07:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026tyqtoe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 73 km SW of Atka, Alaska — October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026tyqtoe/