2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 109 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 21:06:17 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-12
Depth1.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.346°, -173.391°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.35°, -173.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3460°N
-173.3910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qipgdz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 06:12:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qipgdz). 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 109 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qipgdz/