2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 83 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — July 18, 2026

2026-07-18 18:32:50 UTC (2026-07-18) · approx. 6:32 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:32 UTC≈ 6:32 AM UTC-12
Depth60.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.857°, -173.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.86°, -173.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
60.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8569°N
-173.1198°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmbp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.735°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-17 16:26:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmbp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 83 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — July 18, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmbp/