2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 158 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 23:56:55 UTC (2026-08-15) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.783°, -173.909°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.78°, -173.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.7826°N
-173.9090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tl98
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
290.0°
Min Station Distance
1.432°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-06 02:56:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tl98). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 158 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tl98/