2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — February 15, 2026

2026-02-15 14:39:19 UTC (2026-02-15) · approx. 2:39 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:39 UTC≈ 2:39 AM UTC+12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.368°, 178.716°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.37°, 178.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3685°N
178.7165°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9wm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
0.367°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:53:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s9wm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — February 15, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s9wm/