2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 70 km SW of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026

2026-09-16 16:09:24 UTC (2026-09-16) · approx. 4:09 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time16:09 UTC≈ 4:09 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.714°, -174.861°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.71°, -174.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7138°N
-174.8605°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tigf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.638°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-29 19:53:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tigf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 70 km SW of Atka, Alaska — September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tigf/