2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 179 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 05:54:35 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 6:54 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time05:54 UTC≈ 6:54 PM UTC-11
Depth176.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.854°, -171.641°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.85°, -171.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
176.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.8540°N
-171.6410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbwujv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 08:39:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbwujv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 179 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbwujv/