2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 252 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 30, 2026

2026-08-30 13:56:01 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 2:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time13:56 UTC≈ 2:56 AM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.449°, -163.250°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.45°, -163.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4490°N
-163.2500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026refedq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
347.0°
Min Station Distance
2.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-30 17:48:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026refedq). 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 252 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026refedq/