2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 21 km NNW of False Pass, Alaska — July 17, 2026

2026-07-17 21:32:33 UTC (2026-07-17) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-11
Depth161.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.036°, -163.523°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.04°, -163.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
161.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.0357°N
-163.5229°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t1pt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.190°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 22:33:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1pt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 21 km NNW of False Pass, Alaska — July 17, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t1pt/