2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 04:57:56 UTC (59 min ago) · approx. 4:57 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:57 UTC≈ 4:57 PM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.783°, 176.153°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.78°, 176.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7830°N
176.1530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026powsye
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
207.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 05:16:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026powsye). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026powsye/