2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 119 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 10:50:43 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 10:50 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:50 UTC≈ 10:50 PM UTC-12
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.279°, -175.107°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.28°, -175.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2790°N
-175.1070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sjjius
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 20:24:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sjjius). 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 119 km SSW of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sjjius/