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M2.1 Earthquake 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 23:50:50 UTC (2026-09-15) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-10
Depth63.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.766°, -150.769°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 15, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska, at a depth of 63.9 km and coordinates 61.7660°, -150.7690°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21.3 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 17 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.77°, -150.77°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.1 earthquake near 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
63.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.7660°N
-150.7690°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sinind
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-28 19:13:53 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.1 earthquake near Susitna, Alaska?

The magnitude 2.1 earthquake that struck 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska on September 15, 2026 at 23:50 UTC had a depth of 63.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sinind). 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 28 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sinind/