2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 25 km W of Chignik Lake, Alaska — February 17, 2026

2026-02-17 20:29:05 UTC (2026-02-17) · approx. 9:29 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 9:29 AM UTC-11
Depth119.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates56.262°, -159.178°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.26°, -159.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
119.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
56.2620°N
-159.1780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026djvwme
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-19 06:05:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026djvwme). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 25 km W of Chignik Lake, Alaska — February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026djvwme/