2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 01:54:22 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 3:54 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:54 UTC≈ 3:54 PM UTC-10
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.451°, -143.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.45°, -143.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4510°N
-143.5150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rtxhvg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 02:24:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rtxhvg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rtxhvg/