2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 22, 2026

2026-08-22 18:42:18 UTC (2026-08-22) · approx. 6:42 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 6:42 AM UTC+12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.840°, 176.266°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.84°, 176.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8398°N
176.2658°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tn8n
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
1.396°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 14:44:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tn8n). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 22, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — August 22, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tn8n/