2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 07:56:31 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:56 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:56 UTC≈ 7:56 PM UTC-12
Depth47.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.695°, -174.261°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.70°, -174.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
47.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6950°N
-174.2610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qqvaew
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 17:33:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qqvaew). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qqvaew/