2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 75 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 18:34:07 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 6:34 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 6:34 AM UTC-12
Depth32.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.664°, -173.529°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.66°, -173.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
32.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6636°N
-173.5285°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tkam
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.680°
RMS Residual
1.02 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 19:02:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkam). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 75 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkam/