2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 17:50:25 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:50 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:50 UTC≈ 6:50 AM UTC-11
Depth11.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.810°, -163.799°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.81°, -163.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
11.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8100°N
-163.7990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rcqyks
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 00:14:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rcqyks). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rcqyks/