2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 12:31:52 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:31 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time12:31 UTC≈ 12:31 AM UTC+12
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.172°, 179.351°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.17°, 179.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.1720°N
179.3510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026quwfyd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
283.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 19:32:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026quwfyd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026quwfyd/