2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 62 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 18:49:55 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 6:49 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:49 UTC≈ 6:49 AM UTC-12
Depth42.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.651°, -174.434°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.65°, -174.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
42.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6510°N
-174.4340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rcsycz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 01:44:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rcsycz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 62 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rcsycz/