2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 23:42:31 UTC (2026-08-23) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:42 UTC≈ 11:42 AM UTC+12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.813°, 178.325°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.81°, 178.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8134°N
178.3248°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tna7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
298.0°
Min Station Distance
0.836°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tna7). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tna7/