2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 26, 2026

2026-04-26 17:59:26 UTC (2026-04-26) · approx. 6:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:59 UTC≈ 6:59 AM UTC-11
Depth17.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.499°, -164.713°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.50°, -164.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4990°N
-164.7130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iemhhp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
276.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 09:25:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iemhhp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 99 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 26, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iemhhp/