2.6
Earthquake Details: 66 km S of King Cove, Alaska
Aug 23, 2026, 12:12:35
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 66 km S of King Cove, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 12:12:35. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10.7 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10.7 km
Significance104
Latitude54.4680
Longitude-162.1690
Event IDaka2026qrdoey
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Aug 24, 2026, 18:12:06 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 23, 2026, 04:12:35 AKDT
- UTC
- Aug 23, 2026, 12:12:35 UTC
10.7 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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