2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 61 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 19:51:36 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 7:51 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 7:51 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.642°, -174.134°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.64°, -174.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6419°N
-174.1339°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tj5n
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
264.0°
Min Station Distance
0.562°
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 15:00:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tj5n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 61 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tj5n/