2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 20:27:19 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 9:27 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:27 UTC≈ 9:27 AM UTC-11
Depth28.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.572°, -164.891°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.57°, -164.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
28.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5720°N
-164.8910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rrqiyx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 22:49:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rrqiyx). 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 85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rrqiyx/