2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 02:02:27 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-12
Depth87.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.999°, -173.520°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.00°, -173.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
87.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.9991°N
-173.5203°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tk6r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.451°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 22:10:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tk6r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 51 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tk6r/