2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 17:42:49 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:42 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 5:42 AM UTC+12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.899°, 176.239°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.90°, 176.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8990°N
176.2390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026prsgny
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-09 19:03:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026prsgny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026prsgny/