2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 150 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 20:46:23 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.993°, -172.030°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.99°, -172.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9931°N
-172.0301°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tlu2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
207.0°
Min Station Distance
1.293°
RMS Residual
1.03 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-30 18:57:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlu2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 150 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlu2/