2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 168 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 01:04:20 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 1:04 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time01:04 UTC≈ 1:04 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.711°, -173.715°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.71°, -173.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.7110°N
-173.7150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nyclfc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 04:45:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nyclfc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 168 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nyclfc/