2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 02:44:59 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 4:44 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time02:44 UTC≈ 4:44 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.424°, -143.370°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.42°, -143.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4240°N
-143.3700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rkswhn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
1.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 23:13:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rkswhn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rkswhn/