M2.5 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 9, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 14.4 km |
| Coordinates | 50.940, 178.806 |
| Time | Aug 9, 13:16 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026prjjpy |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 35 km | Aug 15, 03:57 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 53 km | Aug 10, 01:27 UTC | 283 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 55 km | Aug 13, 10:12 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 98 km | Aug 13, 08:22 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 101 km | Aug 13, 19:09 UTC | 239 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 121 km | Aug 13, 07:31 UTC | 215 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.