M2.8 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Jul 23, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 45 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.6 km |
| Coordinates | 51.317, 178.730 |
| Time | Jul 23, 22:35 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000t38s |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 37 km | Jul 28, 01:20 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 74 km | Jul 25, 15:19 UTC | 253 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 93 km | Jul 24, 08:02 UTC | 237 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 94 km | Jul 27, 05:02 UTC | 234 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 115 km | Jul 27, 19:15 UTC | 215 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 142 km | Jul 23, 12:49 UTC | 194 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.