2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 12:31:47 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 12:31 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time12:31 UTC≈ 12:31 AM UTC-12
Depth15.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.554°, -173.346°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.55°, -173.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5540°N
-173.3460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rakhsb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 20:07:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rakhsb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rakhsb/