2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 50 km NW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 01:27:45 UTC (2026-09-04) · approx. 2:27 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time01:27 UTC≈ 2:27 PM UTC-11
Depth221.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates56.295°, -161.830°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.30°, -161.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
221.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
56.2955°N
-161.8297°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000te8b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.609°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-25 04:09:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000te8b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 50 km NW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000te8b/