2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 84 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 18:34:04 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 6:34 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 6:34 AM UTC-12
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.570°, -173.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.57°, -173.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5700°N
-173.5000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pxiase
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 20:51:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pxiase). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 84 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pxiase/