M2.7 earthquake — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 62 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 61.6 km |
| Coordinates | 51.535, 178.556 |
| Time | Sep 20, 11:50 UTC |
| Location | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sqvkpm |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 36 km | Sep 23, 07:28 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.6 | 88 km | Sep 27, 07:48 UTC | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska |
| M4.4 | 90 km | Sep 27, 10:30 UTC | 259 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M4.4 | 93 km | Sep 26, 17:02 UTC | 263 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 100 km | Sep 20, 14:29 UTC | 262 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 204 km | Sep 22, 05:49 UTC | 148 km WSW 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.