2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 148 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 20:46:24 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.147°, -172.036°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.15°, -172.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1470°N
-172.0360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qiopfk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 06:24:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qiopfk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 148 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qiopfk/