2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 18:33:41 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 7:33 AM UTC-11
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.403°, -166.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.40°, -166.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4030°N
-166.9820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qnyfmw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 21:11:12 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qnyfmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 60 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qnyfmw/