2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 160 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — September 22, 2026

2026-09-22 12:45:54 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time12:45 UTC≈ 3:45 AM UTC-9
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.105°, -140.016°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.10°, -140.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1047°N
-140.0156°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tj5e
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
124.0°
Min Station Distance
0.559°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 10:34:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tj5e). 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 160 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tj5e/