2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 164 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — October 18, 2026

2026-10-18 18:57:24 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 9:57 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:57 UTC≈ 9:57 AM UTC-9
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.294°, -139.865°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.29°, -139.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2940°N
-139.8650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026urchab
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 19:10:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026urchab). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 164 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026urchab/