2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 68 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 28, 2026

2026-10-28 00:43:57 UTC (2026-10-28) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:43 UTC≈ 12:43 PM UTC-12
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.590°, -174.338°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.59°, -174.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5900°N
-174.3380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vieapy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-02 20:45:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vieapy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 68 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 28, 2026. Retrieved November 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vieapy/