2.6
Earthquake Details: 106 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska
Aug 23, 2026, 23:45:58
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 106 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 23:45:58. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 35 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth35 km
Significance104
Latitude52.9404
Longitude-166.9148
Event IDus6000tnbb
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Aug 30, 2026, 21:14:20 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 23, 2026, 23:45:58
- UTC
- Aug 23, 2026, 23:45:58 UTC
35 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.990 km SE of King Cove, AlaskaAfterM3.9134 km E of Atka, AlaskaAfterM4.8195 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaAfterM3.385 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.374 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.5212 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.4215 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaAfterM3.481 km SSE of Sand Point, AlaskaAfterM3.7100 km SE of Atka, AlaskaAfterM3.792 km SE of Atka, AlaskaAfterM3.0140 km S of Unalaska, AlaskaAfterM3.791 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 30, 2026, 21:14 UTC.
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