2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 22:07:42 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 11:07 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:07 UTC≈ 11:07 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates67.926°, -161.239°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 67.93°, -161.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
67.9257°N
-161.2392°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000thnx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
0.562°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 02:34:34 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000thnx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Red Dog Mine, Alaska — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000thnx/