2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 23:49:31 UTC (2026-09-09) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-12
Depth22.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.569°, -173.549°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.57°, -173.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
22.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5690°N
-173.5490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rxleei
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-14 18:45:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rxleei). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rxleei/