2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 186 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 20, 2026

2026-10-20 20:26:02 UTC (22 hours ago) · approx. 8:26 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:26 UTC≈ 8:26 AM UTC-12
Depth24.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.520°, -174.335°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.52°, -174.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
24.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.5200°N
-174.3350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uuxhaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
295.0°
Min Station Distance
1.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 16:40:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uuxhaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 186 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uuxhaw/