M2.5 earthquake — 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Sep 17, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.5 km |
| Coordinates | 53.471, -164.775 |
| Time | Sep 17, 05:24 UTC |
| Location | 98 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026skumqs |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 72 km | Sep 16, 15:16 UTC | 106 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 135 km | Sep 18, 05:25 UTC | 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 155 km | Sep 16, 12:47 UTC | 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M5.0 | 176 km | Sep 20, 21:06 UTC | 248 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 230 km | Sep 17, 18:58 UTC | 91 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.