2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — July 18, 2026

2026-07-18 00:44:21 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 1:44 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time00:44 UTC≈ 1:44 PM UTC-11
Depth31.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.553°, -164.687°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.55°, -164.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
31.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5530°N
-164.6870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026obtvbt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-21 19:22:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026obtvbt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026obtvbt/