2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 09:30:17 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:30 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:30 UTC≈ 12:30 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.650°, -139.870°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.65°, -139.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6500°N
-139.8700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rwinco
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-11 23:18:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rwinco). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rwinco/