2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 131 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — October 15, 2026

2026-10-15 15:20:10 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 3:20 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:20 UTC≈ 3:20 AM UTC-12
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.117°, -174.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.12°, -174.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1170°N
-174.9720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ulgyyh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-19 19:00:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ulgyyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 131 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ulgyyh/