2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 94 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 22:05:24 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.009°, -163.584°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.01°, -163.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.0087°N
-163.5843°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmph
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.644°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 00:28:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmph). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 94 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmph/