2.8
Earthquake Details: 208 km SE of Atka, Alaska
Aug 20, 2026, 04:36:44
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 208 km SE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 20, 2026 at 04:36:44. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 35 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth35 km
Significance121
Latitude50.7664
Longitude-172.2564
Event IDus6000tmbt
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Aug 21, 2026, 22:59:30 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 20, 2026, 04:36:44
- UTC
- Aug 20, 2026, 04:36:44 UTC
35 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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