2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 18:53:18 UTC (2026-08-24) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 7:53 AM UTC-11
Depth34.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.469°, -166.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.47°, -166.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
34.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4690°N
-166.1200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qtmyep
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 04:44:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qtmyep). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qtmyep/