2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 97 km S of McCarthy, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 17:12:03 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 7:12 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 7:12 AM UTC-10
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.567°, -142.742°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.57°, -142.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5670°N
-142.7420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sjwbmo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 00:00:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sjwbmo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 97 km S of McCarthy, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sjwbmo/