2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 56 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 1, 2026

2026-09-01 20:12:40 UTC (2026-09-01) · approx. 8:12 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:12 UTC≈ 8:12 AM UTC-12
Depth11.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.042°, -173.408°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.04°, -173.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0421°N
-173.4079°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tdnq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
317.0°
Min Station Distance
0.485°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 21:33:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tdnq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 56 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tdnq/