2.9
Earthquake Details: Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Aug 25, 2026, 12:31:52
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 25, 2026 at 12:31:52. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 1.9 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth1.9 km
Significance129
Latitude50.1720
Longitude179.3510
Event IDaka2026quwfyd
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Aug 26, 2026, 19:32:57 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 25, 2026, 12:31:52
- UTC
- Aug 25, 2026, 12:31:52 UTC
1.9 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 26, 2026, 19:32 UTC.
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