2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 85 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 14:22:21 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 4:22 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:22 UTC≈ 4:22 AM UTC-10
Depth68.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.971°, -155.578°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.97°, -155.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
68.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.9710°N
-155.5780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ihwocc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
185.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 21:22:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ihwocc). 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 85 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ihwocc/