2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 20:32:10 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:32 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:32 UTC≈ 8:32 AM UTC-12
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.302°, -178.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.30°, -178.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3020°N
-178.1940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026skctac
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-19 06:13:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026skctac). 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 125 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026skctac/