2.7

M2.7 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 11:50:06 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 11:50 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time11:50 UTC≈ 11:50 PM UTC+12
Depth61.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.535°, 178.556°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.53°, 178.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
61.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5350°N
178.5560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sqvkpm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-25 19:02:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sqvkpm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 20, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sqvkpm/