2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026

2026-09-12 23:33:47 UTC (2026-09-12) · approx. 11:33 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 11:33 AM UTC-12
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.617°, -174.635°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.62°, -174.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6170°N
-174.6350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026scysfg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 16:10:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026scysfg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026scysfg/