2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — April 29, 2026

2026-04-29 17:37:38 UTC (2026-04-29) · approx. 6:37 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:37 UTC≈ 6:37 AM UTC-11
Depth43.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.550°, -165.320°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.55°, -165.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
43.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5500°N
-165.3200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ijytha
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 19:44:51 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

4.2
92 km SE of False Pass, Alaska
46 min ago · 50.3 km deep
3.5
32 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska
5 hours ago · 5.0 km deep
2.8
210 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
16 hours ago · 11.2 km deep
2.5
103 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska
20 hours ago · 27.5 km deep
2.9
108 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
1 day ago · 6.1 km deep
2.9
199 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
2 days ago · 10.0 km deep
2.6
32 km S of Sand Point, Alaska
2 days ago · 16.7 km deep
2.6
31 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska
2 days ago · 5.0 km deep
3.5
179 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska
2 days ago · 27.0 km deep
2.7
117 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska
2 days ago · 1.5 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Be Prepared

→ What to do during an earthquake→ Create an emergency plan→ Emergency kit essentials→ See all M4.5+ earthquakes today

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ijytha). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 29, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — April 29, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ijytha/