2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 149 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 06:15:29 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 7:15 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:15 UTC≈ 7:15 PM UTC-11
Depth18.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.507°, -163.438°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.51°, -163.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
18.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5070°N
-163.4380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026phpftb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 23:21:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026phpftb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 149 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026phpftb/