2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 252 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 14:20:10 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 4:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:20 UTC≈ 4:20 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.966°, -157.114°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.97°, -157.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9660°N
-157.1140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026snijjq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
2.000°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 01:41:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026snijjq). 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 252 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026snijjq/