2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 220 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 12:16:22 UTC (3 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.09°, -161.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0856°N
-161.8933°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqn3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
1.907°
RMS Residual
1.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 11:57:58 UTC

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