2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 105 km W of False Pass, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 22:46:12 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 11:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:46 UTC≈ 11:46 AM UTC-11
Depth173.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.005°, -165.035°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.00°, -165.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
173.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.0046°N
-165.0354°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tx88
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
0.446°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-30 03:51:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tx88). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 105 km W of False Pass, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tx88/