2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 11:58:48 UTC (15 hours ago) · approx. 12:58 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:58 UTC≈ 12:58 AM UTC-11
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.525°, -163.536°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.52°, -163.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5250°N
-163.5358°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av94170023
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
127
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
0.170°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 03:18:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av94170023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av94170023/