2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 98 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 12:21:11 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 12:21 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time12:21 UTC≈ 12:21 AM UTC-12
Depth26.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.523°, -175.124°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.52°, -175.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
26.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5230°N
-175.1240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qynxwz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 22:09:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qynxwz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 98 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qynxwz/