2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 04:55:30 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC+12
Depth72.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.496°, 178.444°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.50°, 178.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
72.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.4961°N
178.4435°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcec
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
0.443°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 03:34:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcec). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcec/