2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 20:22:13 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 8:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 8:22 AM UTC-12
Depth97.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.832°, -173.742°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.83°, -173.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
97.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.8320°N
-173.7415°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj57
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.465°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-30 14:12:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj57). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 51 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj57/