2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 77 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — July 28, 2026

2026-07-28 10:55:07 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 10:55 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:55 UTC≈ 10:55 PM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.538°, -173.834°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.54°, -173.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5380°N
-173.8340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ovakby
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 06:34:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ovakby). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 77 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — July 28, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ovakby/