2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 36 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 17:43:01 UTC (2026-08-03) · approx. 6:43 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 6:43 AM UTC-11
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.650°, -162.976°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.65°, -162.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.6503°N
-162.9755°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000thxk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.329°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 19:50:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thxk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 36 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thxk/