2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 114 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 19:36:12 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 7:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:36 UTC≈ 7:36 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.499°, -172.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.50°, -172.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4990°N
-172.9825°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj4t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
314.0°
Min Station Distance
1.031°
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 16:53:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj4t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 114 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj4t/