2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 97 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 18:51:53 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 7:51 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:51 UTC≈ 7:51 AM UTC-11
Depth17.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.297°, -165.350°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.30°, -165.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
17.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.2970°N
-165.3500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qnyvit
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
256.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 21:12:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qnyvit). 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 97 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qnyvit/