2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 1, 2026

2026-09-01 20:12:40 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 8:12 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:12 UTC≈ 8:12 AM UTC-12
Depth12.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.077°, -173.330°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.08°, -173.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
12.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0770°N
-173.3300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rijtwx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 15:41:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rijtwx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 1, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rijtwx/