2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 12:24:47 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 12:24 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time12:24 UTC≈ 12:24 AM UTC+12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.899°, 176.947°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.90°, 176.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8990°N
176.9470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhxvyy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
337.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 18:07:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhxvyy). 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 276 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhxvyy/