2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 209 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 17:43:48 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 6:43 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 6:43 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.010°, -166.069°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.01°, -166.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0095°N
-166.0685°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sawt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
1.796°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sawt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 209 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sawt/