2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 86 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 07:16:48 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 7:16 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time07:16 UTC≈ 7:16 PM UTC-12
Depth19.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.561°, -174.932°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.56°, -174.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5610°N
-174.9320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhnoxx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 09:11:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhnoxx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 86 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhnoxx/