2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 22, 2026

2026-09-22 23:25:21 UTC (2026-09-22) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:25 UTC≈ 11:25 AM UTC+12
Depth24.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.928°, 179.019°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.93°, 179.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
24.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9280°N
179.0190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026svkqop
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
274.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 20:57:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026svkqop). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 22, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 22, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026svkqop/