2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 156 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 08:53:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:53 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:53 UTC≈ 9:53 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.451°, -163.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.45°, -163.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4511°N
-163.5004°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmcx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
1.208°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 07:37:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmcx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 156 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmcx/