2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 153 km N of Atka, Alaska — April 15, 2026

2026-04-15 23:57:21 UTC (2026-04-15) · approx. 11:57 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:57 UTC≈ 11:57 AM UTC-12
Depth21.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.558°, -174.542°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.56°, -174.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
21.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5580°N
-174.5420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hktevi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 07:19:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hktevi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 153 km N of Atka, Alaska — April 15, 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hktevi/