2.6
Earthquake Details: 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
Aug 20, 2026, 05:01:45
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on Aug 20, 2026 at 05:01:45. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 75.759 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth75.759 km
Significance104
Latitude52.2019
Longitude176.4245
Event IDus6000tmcl
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Aug 29, 2026, 04:47:58 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 05:01:45
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 05:01:45 UTC
75.759 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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 29, 2026, 04:47 UTC.
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