2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 89 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 15:40:13 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 4:40 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:40 UTC≈ 4:40 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.621°, -164.737°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.62°, -164.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6208°N
-164.7372°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcg2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.751°
RMS Residual
1.06 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 13:14:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcg2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 89 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcg2/