2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 40 km NE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 17:54:37 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 5:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:54 UTC≈ 5:54 AM UTC-12
Depth181.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.493°, -173.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.49°, -173.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
181.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.4931°N
-173.8504°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcq4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
137.0°
Min Station Distance
0.193°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-29 12:38:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcq4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 40 km NE of Atka, Alaska — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcq4/