2.5

M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 02:08:08 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 2:08 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time02:08 UTC≈ 2:08 PM UTC+12
Depth56.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.397°, 178.862°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, 178.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
56.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3970°N
178.8620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026umcove
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 20:13:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026umcove). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026umcove/