2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 199 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 11:10:11 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 12:10 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:10 UTC≈ 12:10 AM UTC-11
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.881°, -171.337°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.88°, -171.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8810°N
-171.3370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qjrjwb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 17:22:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qjrjwb). 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 199 km E of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qjrjwb/