2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 35 km S of False Pass, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 20:33:30 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:33 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:33 UTC≈ 9:33 AM UTC-11
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.537°, -163.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.54°, -163.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5370°N
-163.3860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nzplat
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 23:05:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nzplat). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 35 km S of False Pass, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nzplat/