2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 18:42:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:42 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 6:42 AM UTC+12
Depth39.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.415°, 178.770°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.41°, 178.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
39.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4150°N
178.7700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcwjsu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:49:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcwjsu). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcwjsu/