Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 131 km SSW of Atka, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 19:00 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 11:20 AM (EDT) 131 km SSW of Atka, Alaska at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 51.12°, -174.97° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 6
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 11:20 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 15:20
Coordinates: 51.117, -174.972

Updates

M 2.8 - 131 km SSW of Atka, AlaskaOct 19, 2026, 19:00 UTC

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