2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 100 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 09:52:44 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 10:52 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:52 UTC≈ 10:52 PM UTC-11
Depth0.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.486°, -161.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.49°, -161.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4860°N
-161.0200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rqvexc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 18:46:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rqvexc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 100 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rqvexc/