2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 94 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 05:42:02 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:42 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:42 UTC≈ 6:42 PM UTC-11
Depth21.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.919°, -164.375°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.92°, -164.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
21.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9190°N
-164.3750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026umjsgr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-19 22:21:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026umjsgr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 94 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026umjsgr/