2.8
Earthquake Details: 252 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Aug 30, 2026, 13:56:01
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 252 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Aug 30, 2026 at 13:56:01. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance121
Latitude52.4490
Longitude-163.2500
Event IDaka2026refedq
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Aug 30, 2026, 17:48:21 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 30, 2026, 13:56:01
- UTC
- Aug 30, 2026, 13:56:01 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.8195 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaBeforeM2.7206 km S of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM2.985 km SSW of Unalaska, AlaskaBeforeM3.385 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM3.374 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM2.8110 km ESE of Akutan, AlaskaBeforeM2.9105 km ESE of Akutan, AlaskaBeforeM3.5212 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM3.4215 km SSE of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM4.8184 km SE of Perryville, AlaskaBeforeM4.0203 km SE of Perryville, AlaskaBeforeM3.9125 km SE of Perryville, AlaskaBefore
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 30, 2026, 17:48 UTC.
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