2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 22, 2026

2026-09-22 23:25:20 UTC (2026-09-22) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:25 UTC≈ 11:25 AM UTC+12
Depth22.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.914°, 179.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.91°, 179.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
22.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9138°N
179.0099°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tyxf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
274.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-09 00:33:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tyxf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — September 22, 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tyxf/