2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 111 km SE of Atka, Alaska — June 17, 2026

2026-06-17 07:40:19 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 7:40 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:40 UTC≈ 7:40 PM UTC-12
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.553°, -172.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.55°, -172.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5530°N
-172.9620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026lxbaau
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
317.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-17 15:19:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026lxbaau). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 111 km SE of Atka, Alaska — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026lxbaau/