2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 162 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 02:48:15 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:48 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time02:48 UTC≈ 2:48 PM UTC-12
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.821°, -174.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.82°, -174.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8210°N
-174.9800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qqksvt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
274.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 15:17:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qqksvt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 162 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qqksvt/