2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 106 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 15:16:57 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 4:16 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time15:16 UTC≈ 4:16 AM UTC-11
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.995°, -164.133°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.99°, -164.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9950°N
-164.1330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sjsfrd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-18 22:38:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sjsfrd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 106 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sjsfrd/