2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 90 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 15:40:12 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 4:40 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:40 UTC≈ 4:40 AM UTC-11
Depth31.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.590°, -164.758°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.59°, -164.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
31.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5900°N
-164.7580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qyuokz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 22:38:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qyuokz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 90 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qyuokz/