2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 16 km WNW of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 22:03:48 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-12
Depth169.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.274°, -174.407°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.27°, -174.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
169.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.2743°N
-174.4074°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td9d
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.148°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 04:45:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td9d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 16 km WNW of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td9d/