2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 171 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 02:58:45 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time02:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-11
Depth19.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.595°, -165.098°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -165.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
19.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5950°N
-165.0980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rbnfjw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
264.0°
Min Station Distance
1.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 15:48:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rbnfjw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 171 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rbnfjw/