2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 96 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 09:16:23 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 10:16 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time09:16 UTC≈ 10:16 PM UTC-11
Depth26.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.006°, -163.720°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.01°, -163.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
26.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.0060°N
-163.7200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026smyger
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 00:02:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026smyger). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 96 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026smyger/