2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 39 km NE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 17:54:37 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:54 UTC≈ 5:54 AM UTC-12
Depth179.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.492°, -173.870°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.49°, -173.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
179.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.4920°N
-173.8700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ravbmp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 21:42:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ravbmp). 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 39 km NE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ravbmp/