2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 27, 2026

2026-04-27 13:15:01 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 2:15 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time13:15 UTC≈ 2:15 AM UTC-11
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.459°, -164.801°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.46°, -164.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4590°N
-164.8010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ifypes
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 02:27:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ifypes). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 27, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ifypes/