2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 92 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 15:06:14 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:06 UTC≈ 3:06 AM UTC-12
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.426°, -173.684°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.43°, -173.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4260°N
-173.6840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sjrwkq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
299.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 22:35:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sjrwkq). 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 92 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sjrwkq/