2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 12:43:35 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 1:43 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time12:43 UTC≈ 1:43 AM UTC-11
Depth16.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.286°, -165.793°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.29°, -165.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
16.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.2860°N
-165.7930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qnmnxf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 20:30:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qnmnxf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qnmnxf/