2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 52 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 07:56:31 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 7:56 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:56 UTC≈ 7:56 PM UTC-12
Depth51.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.728°, -174.330°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.73°, -174.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
51.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7280°N
-174.3301°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tn78
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.481°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 05:23:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tn78). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 52 km S of Atka, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tn78/