2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 22:28:57 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 10:28 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:28 UTC≈ 10:28 AM UTC+12
Depth54.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.408°, 178.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.41°, 178.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
54.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4080°N
178.5070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pivrqa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 18:57:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pivrqa). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pivrqa/