2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 18:43:21 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 6:43 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time18:43 UTC≈ 6:43 AM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.936°, 176.270°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.94°, 176.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9360°N
176.2700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppygnq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 18:56:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppygnq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppygnq/