2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 5 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 18:33:59 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 8:33 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 8:33 AM UTC-10
Depth59.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.716°, -151.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.72°, -151.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
59.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.7160°N
-151.6090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qgodma
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
56
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 15:20:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qgodma). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qgodma/