2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 169 km S of Atka, Alaska — September 29, 2026

2026-09-29 18:48:33 UTC (2026-09-29) · approx. 6:48 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 6:48 AM UTC-12
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.672°, -174.231°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.67°, -174.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.6720°N
-174.2310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026thzmss
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
294.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-07 18:41:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026thzmss). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 169 km S of Atka, Alaska — September 29, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026thzmss/