2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 105 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 10:55:57 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 11:55 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:55 UTC≈ 11:55 PM UTC-11
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.080°, -162.482°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.08°, -162.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.0800°N
-162.4820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qylbzs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 21:40:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qylbzs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 105 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qylbzs/