2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 91 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 22, 2026

2026-04-22 20:49:32 UTC (3 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.50°, -164.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5030°N
-164.8950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hxjajs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-22 22:05:50 UTC

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