2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 15:15:33 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 4:15 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:15 UTC≈ 4:15 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.013°, -166.836°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.01°, -166.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0134°N
-166.8360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tkai
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.759°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-25 15:29:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkai). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkai/