2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Atka, Alaska — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 22:30:23 UTC (2026-07-12) · approx. 10:30 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 10:30 AM UTC-12
Depth160.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.445°, -173.972°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.44°, -173.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
160.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.4448°N
-173.9718°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t2ax
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
159.0°
Min Station Distance
0.187°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 00:00:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t2ax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Atka, Alaska — July 12, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t2ax/