2.5

M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 13:16:38 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 1:16 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time13:16 UTC≈ 1:16 AM UTC+12
Depth14.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.940°, 178.806°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.94°, 178.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
14.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9400°N
178.8060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026prjjpy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
279.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-09 18:48:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026prjjpy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026prjjpy/