2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 58 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 02:57:10 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:57 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:57 UTC≈ 3:57 PM UTC-11
Depth47.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.825°, -165.056°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.83°, -165.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
47.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8250°N
-165.0560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sitnvf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
204.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 18:19:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sitnvf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 58 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sitnvf/