2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 264 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 07:44:18 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 7:44 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time07:44 UTC≈ 7:44 PM UTC+12
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.972°, 176.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.97°, 176.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9720°N
176.8040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qjknhi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 16:40:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qjknhi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 264 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qjknhi/