2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 66 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 30, 2026

2026-08-30 11:15:44 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:15 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time11:15 UTC≈ 11:15 PM UTC-12
Depth60.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.746°, -174.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.75°, -174.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
60.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7460°N
-174.8480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rdzuws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 19:32:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rdzuws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 66 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rdzuws/