2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 199 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 19:17:24 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.070°, -163.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.07°, -163.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0700°N
-163.1770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pmhiwx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
1.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 23:16:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pmhiwx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 199 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pmhiwx/