2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 04:55:32 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time04:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC+12
Depth72.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.578°, 178.644°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.58°, 178.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
72.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.5780°N
178.6440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxzbmz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 19:52:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxzbmz). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxzbmz/