2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 114 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 14:44:39 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 5:44 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:44 UTC≈ 5:44 AM UTC-9
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.968°, -138.245°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.97°, -138.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.9680°N
-138.2450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026slnegf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
192.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 02:14:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026slnegf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 114 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026slnegf/