2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 35 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 26, 2026

2026-10-26 06:17:04 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:17 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:17 UTC≈ 6:17 PM UTC-12
Depth65.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.882°, -174.275°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.88°, -174.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
65.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8820°N
-174.2750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vexchj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-28 23:20:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vexchj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 35 km S of Atka, Alaska — October 26, 2026. Retrieved October 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vexchj/