M2.6 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Sep 11, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.4 km |
| Coordinates | 51.500, 178.715 |
| Time | Sep 11, 19:16 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026saucqu |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 16 km | Sep 15, 21:49 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 22 km | Sep 10, 21:14 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 43 km | Sep 14, 03:45 UTC | 281 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 55 km | Sep 14, 21:24 UTC | 271 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 76 km | Sep 14, 16:04 UTC | 286 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 77 km | Sep 10, 07:22 UTC | 260 km W of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.