2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 03:41:16 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time03:41 UTC≈ 4:41 PM UTC-11
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.424°, -164.893°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.42°, -164.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4240°N
-164.8930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sivahw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 18:36:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sivahw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sivahw/