2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 69 km ENE of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 18:33:12 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:33 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 6:33 AM UTC-12
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.418°, -173.247°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.42°, -173.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4180°N
-173.2470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qkgeft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
342.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 20:08:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qkgeft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 69 km ENE of Atka, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qkgeft/