2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 14:16:12 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:16 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:16 UTC≈ 3:16 AM UTC-11
Depth1.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.406°, -166.988°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.41°, -166.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4060°N
-166.9880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcnmvn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:15:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcnmvn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcnmvn/