2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km N of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 11:55:07 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:55 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time11:55 UTC≈ 11:55 PM UTC-12
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.355°, -174.166°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -174.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3553°N
-174.1660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av93064324
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
116
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.005°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 19:26:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av93064324). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km N of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av93064324/