Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 73 km SW of Atka, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 10, 2026, 00:07 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 8, 2026, 3:18 PM (EDT) 73 km SW of Atka, Alaska at a depth of 68 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 51.81°, -175.06° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 68
Local time: Oct 8, 2026, 3:18 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-08 19:18
Coordinates: 51.809, -175.059

Updates

M 2.6 - 73 km SW of Atka, AlaskaOct 10, 2026, 00:07 UTC

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