2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 173 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 03:34:18 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 4:34 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:34 UTC≈ 4:34 PM UTC-11
Depth18.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.584°, -165.064°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.58°, -165.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
18.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5840°N
-165.0640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rbokfn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
1.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 15:53:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rbokfn). 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 173 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rbokfn/