2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 170 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 23:56:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.681°, -173.847°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.68°, -173.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.6810°N
-173.8470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qdgwlf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
300.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:13:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qdgwlf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 170 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qdgwlf/