2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 109 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 22:05:21 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-11
Depth22.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.874°, -163.552°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.87°, -163.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
22.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8740°N
-163.5520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmjglp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 23:30:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmjglp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 109 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmjglp/