2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 59 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 10:33:32 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 10:33 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:33 UTC≈ 10:33 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.679°, -173.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.68°, -173.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6790°N
-173.9720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qjqeaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 16:58:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qjqeaw). 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 59 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qjqeaw/