2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 89 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 22:05:05 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.079°, -163.777°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.08°, -163.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.0786°N
-163.7771°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmpf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.568°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmpf). 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 89 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmpf/