2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 10:01:31 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 12:01 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time10:01 UTC≈ 12:01 AM UTC-10
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.497°, -144.166°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.50°, -144.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4970°N
-144.1660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026shlrqg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 20:30:40 UTC

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3.4
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2.5
73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
4 days ago · 4.3 km deep

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026shlrqg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026shlrqg/