2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 07:48:02 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:48 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time07:48 UTC≈ 9:48 PM UTC-10
Depth34.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.585°, -153.987°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.59°, -153.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
34.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.5850°N
-153.9870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhopyy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 09:16:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhopyy). 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 41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhopyy/