2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 31 km S of Akhiok, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 04:55:53 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 6:55 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time04:55 UTC≈ 6:55 PM UTC-10
Depth37.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.666°, -154.146°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.67°, -154.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
37.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6660°N
-154.1460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rudiqp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
151.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 03:36:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rudiqp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km S of Akhiok, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rudiqp/