M2.9 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Aug 19, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 56.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.535, 178.381 |
| Time | Aug 19, 18:12 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlyx |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 33 km | Aug 19, 12:12 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 38 km | Aug 18, 10:20 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 43 km | Aug 19, 16:49 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 70 km | Aug 20, 02:45 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 96 km | Aug 21, 11:22 UTC | 261 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 103 km | Aug 19, 23:52 UTC | 281 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.