2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 78 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 5, 2026

2026-04-05 20:22:30 UTC (2026-04-05) · approx. 9:22 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 9:22 AM UTC-11
Depth50.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.733°, -164.789°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.73°, -164.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
50.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.7330°N
-164.7890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gscufa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 09:59:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gscufa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 78 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 5, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gscufa/