2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 18:12:15 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 6:12 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:12 UTC≈ 6:12 AM UTC+12
Depth56.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.535°, 178.381°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.53°, 178.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
56.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5345°N
178.3813°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tlyx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.415°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 21:10:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tlyx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tlyx/