2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 17:07:23 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:07 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:07 UTC≈ 5:07 AM UTC+12
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.087°, 176.362°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.09°, 176.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0870°N
176.3620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026prrbxn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-11 05:47:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026prrbxn). 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 231 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026prrbxn/