2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 92 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 20:22:04 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 8:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 8:22 AM UTC-12
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.456°, -173.581°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.46°, -173.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4560°N
-173.5810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pirlsn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 18:45:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pirlsn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 92 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pirlsn/