2.5

M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 06:21:47 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 6:21 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time06:21 UTC≈ 6:21 PM UTC+12
Depth69.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.736°, 177.575°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.74°, 177.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
69.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7360°N
177.5750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qwfxwc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
320.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 05:31:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qwfxwc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qwfxwc/