2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 08:27:14 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 9:27 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:27 UTC≈ 9:27 PM UTC-11
Depth27.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.475°, -164.781°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.48°, -164.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
27.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4750°N
-164.7810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ihktyb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 23:06:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ihktyb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ihktyb/