M2.5 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Sep 2, 2026 at 07:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | 19.9 km |
| Coordinates | 51.776, 178.914 |
| Time | Sep 2, 07:09 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rjfrcp |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 57 km | Aug 29, 08:06 UTC | 250 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 78 km | Aug 28, 06:26 UTC | 238 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 83 km | Aug 28, 13:29 UTC | 224 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 97 km | Aug 30, 13:36 UTC | 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 110 km | Aug 30, 17:22 UTC | 200 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 120 km | Aug 29, 15:26 UTC | 239 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.