2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 14:34:53 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 2:34 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:34 UTC≈ 2:34 AM UTC+12
Depth102.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.770°, 178.418°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.77°, 178.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
102.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7700°N
178.4180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026unbmgx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-20 22:58:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026unbmgx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026unbmgx/