2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 14:14:05 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:14 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:14 UTC≈ 5:14 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.106°, -140.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.11°, -140.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1063°N
-140.0197°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000txc4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.558°
RMS Residual
0.98 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 15:16:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000txc4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txc4/