2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 173 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 12:32:37 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 12:32 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time12:32 UTC≈ 12:32 AM UTC-12
Depth25.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.036°, -178.741°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.04°, -178.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
25.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0360°N
-178.7410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rakihk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 20:10:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rakihk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 173 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rakihk/