2.8

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

2026-08-08 16:44:47 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:44 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:44 UTC≈ 4:44 AM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.774°, 176.141°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.77°, 176.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7740°N
176.1410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppuhsz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 17:29:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppuhsz). 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 234 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppuhsz/