Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 60 km SE of Akutan, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 07:57 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 3:43 AM (EDT) 60 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at a depth of 50 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 53.77°, -165.08° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 50
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 3:43 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 07:43
Coordinates: 53.771, -165.083

Updates

M 2.8 - 60 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaOct 18, 2026, 07:57 UTC

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