2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 02:56:37 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 2:56 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time02:56 UTC≈ 2:56 PM UTC+12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.939°, 176.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.94°, 176.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9390°N
176.2730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qvzbwe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 19:43:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qvzbwe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 233 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qvzbwe/