M2.6 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 22, 2026 at 17:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 100 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 100.4 km |
| Coordinates | 51.616, 177.116 |
| Time | Aug 22, 17:02 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qpretv |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 21 km | Aug 23, 14:47 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 34 km | Aug 26, 06:21 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 39 km | Aug 23, 07:51 UTC | 263 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 64 km | Aug 22, 03:52 UTC | 238 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 65 km | Aug 26, 12:53 UTC | 237 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 65 km | Aug 26, 00:38 UTC | 236 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.