2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 219 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 17:22:21 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:22 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:22 UTC≈ 5:22 AM UTC+12
Depth26.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.969°, 176.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.97°, 176.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
26.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9690°N
176.0780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nzjbik
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
343.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 19:04:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nzjbik). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 219 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nzjbik/