2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 31 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 22:18:54 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 10:18 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 10:18 AM UTC-12
Depth141.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.030°, -174.582°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.03°, -174.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
141.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.0304°N
-174.5821°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj24
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.293°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 00:19:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj24). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj24/