M2.6 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 15, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 41 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 40.9 km |
| Coordinates | 51.259, 178.794 |
| Time | Aug 15, 03:57 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qbswum |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 35 km | Aug 9, 13:16 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 48 km | Aug 9, 10:24 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 64 km | Aug 13, 10:12 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 64 km | Aug 10, 01:27 UTC | 283 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 65 km | Aug 13, 08:22 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 106 km | Aug 13, 19:09 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.