2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 55 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 02:02:27 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time02:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-12
Depth89.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.019°, -173.446°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.02°, -173.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
89.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.0190°N
-173.4460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pwazcq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
313.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 10:31:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pwazcq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 55 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pwazcq/