2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 29 km WNW of Atka, Alaska — October 24, 2026

2026-10-24 03:05:41 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-12
Depth199.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.317°, -174.587°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.32°, -174.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
199.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.3170°N
-174.5870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vayrhl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
178.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-24 05:48:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vayrhl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 29 km WNW of Atka, Alaska — October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vayrhl/