2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 82 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 16:08:59 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 4:08 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:08 UTC≈ 4:08 AM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.459°, -174.143°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.46°, -174.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4590°N
-174.1430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026peqzey
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 02:57:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026peqzey). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 82 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026peqzey/