2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 135 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — October 30, 2026

2026-10-30 00:30:50 UTC (2026-10-30) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time00:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-11
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.660°, -162.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.66°, -162.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6600°N
-162.9820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vlvqlb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-01 22:01:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vlvqlb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 30, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 135 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — October 30, 2026. Retrieved November 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vlvqlb/