2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 85 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 22:40:16 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 11:40 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:40 UTC≈ 11:40 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.123°, -166.831°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.12°, -166.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.1231°N
-166.8310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcgp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.672°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 00:48:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcgp). 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 85 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcgp/