2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 149 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 17:28:47 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:28 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:28 UTC≈ 6:28 AM UTC-11
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.520°, -163.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.52°, -163.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5200°N
-163.6140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwnjvw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-24 01:27:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwnjvw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 149 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwnjvw/