2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 11:50:44 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:50 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:50 UTC≈ 12:50 AM UTC-11
Depth29.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.488°, -159.890°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.49°, -159.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
29.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4880°N
-159.8900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026slhjnh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 00:39:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026slhjnh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026slhjnh/