2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 129 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 23:26:12 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 1:26 PM UTC-10
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.462°, -156.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.46°, -156.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.4620°N
-156.9620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026dlxmab
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:54:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026dlxmab). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 129 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026dlxmab/