2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 158 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — June 18, 2026

2026-06-18 07:56:38 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 7:56 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:56 UTC≈ 7:56 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.892°, -173.295°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.89°, -173.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8920°N
-173.2950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026lyxoxb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
1.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 15:57:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026lyxoxb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 158 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026lyxoxb/