2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — July 17, 2026

2026-07-17 05:56:14 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 6:56 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:56 UTC≈ 6:56 PM UTC-11
Depth18.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.025°, -166.902°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.02°, -166.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
18.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0250°N
-166.9020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026oaievo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 08:48:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026oaievo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026oaievo/