2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — October 6, 2026

2026-10-06 01:02:51 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-11
Depth28.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.564°, -165.008°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.56°, -165.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
28.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5640°N
-165.0080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ttoemp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-07 20:19:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ttoemp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — October 6, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ttoemp/