2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 06:09:56 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 7:09 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time06:09 UTC≈ 7:09 PM UTC-11
Depth16.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.962°, -163.235°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.96°, -163.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
16.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9620°N
-163.2350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sizzjq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 19:09:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sizzjq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sizzjq/