2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 12:39:55 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 1:39 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:39 UTC≈ 1:39 AM UTC-11
Depth17.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.494°, -163.576°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.49°, -163.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4940°N
-163.5760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwdtjt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-23 22:28:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwdtjt). 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 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwdtjt/