2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 154 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 01:54:39 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time01:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-12
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.976°, -173.131°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.98°, -173.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9760°N
-173.1310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxtasy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 15:39:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxtasy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 154 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxtasy/