2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 18:15:34 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:15 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:15 UTC≈ 6:15 AM UTC-12
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.426°, -173.533°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.43°, -173.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4260°N
-173.5330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pkjgqw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
297.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 00:44:09 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pkjgqw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pkjgqw/