2.8
Earthquake Details: 85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Sep 6, 2026, 20:27:19
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 85 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Sep 6, 2026 at 20:27:19. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 28.3 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth28.3 km
Significance121
Latitude53.5720
Longitude-164.8910
Event IDaka2026rrqiyx
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 9, 2026, 22:49:53 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 6, 2026, 20:27:19
- UTC
- Sep 6, 2026, 20:27:19 UTC
28.3 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.288 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.587 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.5107 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.9111 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.1104 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.8100 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.1101 km SSE of Sand Point, AlaskaBeforeM3.7113 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.5108 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.587 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.0103 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.991 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBefore
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 9, 2026, 22:49 UTC.
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