2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 17 km N of Sitka, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 22:16:01 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.206°, -135.327°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.21°, -135.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2060°N
-135.3270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rvmamr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
62
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 22:17:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rvmamr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 17 km N of Sitka, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rvmamr/