2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 22:28:57 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 10:28 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:28 UTC≈ 10:28 AM UTC+12
Depth52.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.396°, 178.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.40°, 178.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
52.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3959°N
178.5637°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj25
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
264.0°
Min Station Distance
0.463°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 00:25:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj25). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj25/