2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 23:05:52 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC+12
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.309°, 179.518°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.31°, 179.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.3090°N
179.5180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qkpgrh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
291.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 02:27:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qkpgrh). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qkpgrh/