2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 112 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 21:06:16 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.403°, -173.189°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, -173.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4033°N
-173.1894°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tlty
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
307.0°
Min Station Distance
1.015°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 21:08:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlty). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 112 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlty/