2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 20:27:20 UTC (2026-09-06) · approx. 9:27 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:27 UTC≈ 9:27 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.562°, -164.926°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.56°, -164.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5616°N
-164.9260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tg6w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.715°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 16:00:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tg6w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tg6w/