2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 19:36:30 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 7:36 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:36 UTC≈ 7:36 AM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.825°, 176.211°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.83°, 176.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8250°N
176.2110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pqaapi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-09 02:43:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pqaapi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pqaapi/