2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 22, 2026

2026-04-22 20:49:34 UTC (2026-04-22) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:49 UTC≈ 9:49 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.601°, -164.927°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.60°, -164.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6007°N
-164.9272°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ss6w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.685°
RMS Residual
0.95 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:38:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ss6w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 22, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ss6w/