2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 161 km S of False Pass, Alaska — September 2, 2026

2026-09-02 16:59:07 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:59 UTC≈ 5:59 AM UTC-11
Depth1.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.406°, -163.628°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.41°, -163.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4060°N
-163.6280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rjziks
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 22:28:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rjziks). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 2, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 161 km S of False Pass, Alaska — September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rjziks/