2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 27, 2026

2026-09-27 22:03:36 UTC (2026-09-27) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-12
Depth50.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.859°, -173.178°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.86°, -173.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
50.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8591°N
-173.1775°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u0me
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.705°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 22:06:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u0me). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — September 27, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u0me/