2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 148 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 06:15:29 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 7:15 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:15 UTC≈ 7:15 PM UTC-11
Depth21.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.520°, -163.447°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.52°, -163.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
21.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5204°N
-163.4469°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tirh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
1.140°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 13:06:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tirh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 148 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tirh/