2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 22:46:11 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 10:46 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:46 UTC≈ 10:46 AM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.495°, -173.395°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.49°, -173.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4950°N
-173.3950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rdauzk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 03:52:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rdauzk). 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 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rdauzk/