M2.7 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 18, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 120.8 km |
| Coordinates | 51.869, 178.268 |
| Time | Aug 18, 10:20 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qhtscl |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 38 km | Aug 19, 18:12 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 48 km | Aug 19, 16:49 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 57 km | Aug 19, 12:12 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 89 km | Aug 19, 23:52 UTC | 281 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 90 km | Aug 19, 07:25 UTC | 275 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 90 km | Aug 18, 06:03 UTC | 277 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.