2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 83 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 23:01:39 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 12:01 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 12:01 PM UTC-11
Depth16.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.384°, -165.582°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.38°, -165.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
16.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3840°N
-165.5820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmldim
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 23:50:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmldim). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 83 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmldim/