2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska — April 5, 2026

2026-04-05 23:43:50 UTC (2026-04-05) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:43 UTC≈ 12:43 PM UTC-11
Depth24.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.968°, -163.548°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.97°, -163.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
24.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9680°N
-163.5480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gsjlqb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 10:28:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gsjlqb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska — April 5, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gsjlqb/