2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 00:34:50 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:34 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:34 UTC≈ 12:34 PM UTC-12
Depth71.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.026°, -173.284°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.03°, -173.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
71.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.0260°N
-173.2840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uvfosq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-23 17:26:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uvfosq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uvfosq/