2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 20 km N of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 11:55:21 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 11:55 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:55 UTC≈ 11:55 PM UTC-12
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.380°, -174.156°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.38°, -174.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3802°N
-174.1558°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av93064349
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 21:49:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av93064349). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 20 km N of Atka, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av93064349/