2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 21:44:05 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:44 UTC≈ 10:44 AM UTC-11
Depth21.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.701°, -164.267°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.70°, -164.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
21.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.7010°N
-164.2670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rbcsnz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 23:27:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rbcsnz). 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 110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rbcsnz/