2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 125 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 22:11:22 UTC (2026-09-15) · approx. 1:11 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:11 UTC≈ 1:11 PM UTC-9
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.324°, -140.587°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.32°, -140.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3240°N
-140.5870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sikalj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-28 18:58:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sikalj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 125 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sikalj/