2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 134 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 09:43:10 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 12:43 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time09:43 UTC≈ 12:43 AM UTC-9
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.597°, -140.700°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.60°, -140.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.5967°N
-140.6997°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj85
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.436°
RMS Residual
0.89 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 12:19:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj85). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 134 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj85/