2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 05:25:02 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 6:25 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:25 UTC≈ 6:25 PM UTC-11
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.620°, -162.745°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.62°, -162.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6200°N
-162.7450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026smqnoq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 04:31:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026smqnoq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026smqnoq/