2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 178 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 18:06:17 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:06 UTC≈ 6:06 AM UTC-12
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.267°, -179.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.27°, -179.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2670°N
-179.0200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rrlqvr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 22:13:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rrlqvr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 178 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rrlqvr/