2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 05:34:04 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:34 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:34 UTC≈ 6:34 PM UTC-11
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.498°, -160.167°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.50°, -160.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4980°N
-160.1670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026siyuhc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 19:04:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026siyuhc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026siyuhc/