2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 89 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 21:52:58 UTC (2026-04-28) · approx. 10:52 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:52 UTC≈ 10:52 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.587°, -164.771°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.59°, -164.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5875°N
-164.7708°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000si8j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.759°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 00:51:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000si8j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 89 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000si8j/