2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 30 km ENE of Igiugig, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 08:29:05 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 10:29 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:29 UTC≈ 10:29 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.472°, -155.431°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.47°, -155.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.4720°N
-155.4310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppdtwl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
84
Azimuthal Gap
21.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 12:26:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppdtwl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 30 km ENE of Igiugig, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppdtwl/