2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 70 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 15:20:21 UTC (3 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.74°, -155.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
28.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.7440°N
-155.2670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hntmiz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 23:58:33 UTC

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