2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 20:07:03 UTC (2026-08-07) · approx. 8:07 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:07 UTC≈ 8:07 AM UTC-12
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.154°, -179.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.15°, -179.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1545°N
-179.8848°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tjqs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.558°
RMS Residual
0.73 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-29 16:10:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tjqs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 7, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 7, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tjqs/