2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 290 km W of Adak, Alaska — September 29, 2026

2026-09-29 18:01:35 UTC (2026-09-29) · approx. 6:01 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:01 UTC≈ 6:01 AM UTC+12
Depth17.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.501°, 179.215°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.50°, 179.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
17.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5010°N
179.2150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026thxzvi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
161.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-07 18:27:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026thxzvi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 29, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 290 km W of Adak, Alaska — September 29, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026thxzvi/