Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 02:09 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 8:37 PM (EDT) 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 53.44°, -165.17° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 8:37 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 00:37
Coordinates: 53.438, -165.172

Updates

M 2.9 - 87 km SSE of Akutan, AlaskaOct 19, 2026, 02:09 UTC

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