2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Kenny Lake, Alaska — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 10:17:50 UTC (2026-09-09) · approx. 12:17 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:17 UTC≈ 12:17 AM UTC-10
Depth39.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.586°, -144.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.59°, -144.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
39.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5860°N
-144.8080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rwkcin
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
90
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 11:47:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rwkcin). 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 16 km SSE of Kenny Lake, Alaska — September 9, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rwkcin/