M2.9 earthquake — 58 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 58 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Sep 16, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 47 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 47.2 km |
| Coordinates | 53.825, -165.056 |
| Time | Sep 16, 02:57 UTC |
| Location | 58 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sitnvf |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 46 km | Sep 16, 03:41 UTC | 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 62 km | Sep 14, 10:29 UTC | 116 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 63 km | Sep 16, 15:16 UTC | 106 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 120 km | Sep 16, 06:09 UTC | 99 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 143 km | Sep 14, 11:32 UTC | 194 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 153 km | Sep 15, 05:21 UTC | 92 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.