2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 92 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska — March 27, 2026

2026-03-27 22:41:53 UTC (2026-03-27) · approx. 12:41 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:41 UTC≈ 12:41 PM UTC-10
Depth64.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.658°, -157.060°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.66°, -157.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
64.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6580°N
-157.0600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gbtwfz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
80
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-10 15:14:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gbtwfz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 92 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska — March 27, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gbtwfz/