2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13 10:12:50 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 10:12 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:12 UTC≈ 10:12 PM UTC+12
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.950°, 178.021°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.95°, 178.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9500°N
178.0210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pynipu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
305.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 20:51:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pynipu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pynipu/