2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 87 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 06:03:53 UTC (2026-08-09) · approx. 8:03 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:03 UTC≈ 8:03 PM UTC-10
Depth0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.067°, -156.208°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.07°, -156.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.0670°N
-156.2080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pquynx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 12:08:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pquynx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 87 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pquynx/