2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 119 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026
2026-09-12 07:43:42 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 7:43 PM UTC-12 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time07:43 UTC≈ 7:43 PM UTC-12
Depth29.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.849°, -172.557°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
29.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8490°N
-172.5570°E
-172.5570°E
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026sbtajy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 18:20:50 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sbtajy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 119 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sbtajy/