M2.5 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 26, 2026 at 06:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 69 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 | 69.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.736, 177.575 |
| Time | Aug 26, 06:21 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qwfxwc |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 15 km | Aug 23, 14:47 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 34 km | Aug 22, 17:02 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 62 km | Aug 24, 20:25 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 70 km | Aug 23, 07:51 UTC | 263 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 76 km | Aug 27, 04:55 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 86 km | Aug 26, 15:52 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.