2.9
Earthquake Details: 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Oct 6, 2026, 01:02:51
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 6, 2026 at 01:02:51. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 28.9 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth28.9 km
Significance129
Latitude53.5640
Longitude-165.0080
Event IDaka2026ttoemp
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 7, 2026, 20:19:23 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 6, 2026, 01:02:51
- UTC
- Oct 6, 2026, 01:02:51 UTC
28.9 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 9
M2.560 km SSE of Perryville, AlaskaBeforeM2.770 km SE of Perryville, AlaskaBeforeM3.377 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaBeforeM2.547 km SSE of Perryville, AlaskaAfterM2.791 km S of Sand Point, AlaskaAfterM2.540 km E of Nikolski, AlaskaAfterM3.4160 km SW of Nikolski, AlaskaAfterM3.5south of Aleutian IslandsAfterM2.585 km ESE of Akutan, AlaskaAfter
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: Oct 7, 2026, 20:19 UTC.
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