2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 149 km W of Nikolski, Alaska — August 10, 2026

2026-08-10 18:00:18 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:00 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:00 UTC≈ 7:00 AM UTC-11
Depth199.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.216°, -171.045°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.22°, -171.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
199.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.2160°N
-171.0450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ptownc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 03:54:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ptownc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 10, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 149 km W of Nikolski, Alaska — August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ptownc/