2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 20:04:19 UTC (2026-09-15) · approx. 9:04 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:04 UTC≈ 9:04 AM UTC-11
Depth70.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.445°, -166.867°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.44°, -166.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
70.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4446°N
-166.8667°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ty77
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.350°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-29 16:50:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ty77). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ty77/