2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 21:47:31 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 10:47 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 10:47 AM UTC-11
Depth34.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.501°, -163.589°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.50°, -163.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
34.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5010°N
-163.5890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwvzkb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-26 21:15:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwvzkb). 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 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwvzkb/