2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 209 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 16:56:29 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 5:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:56 UTC≈ 5:56 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.955°, -163.309°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.96°, -163.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.9553°N
-163.3086°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcg6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
1.754°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 13:17:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcg6). 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 209 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcg6/