2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 214 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 20:43:37 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.289°, -149.708°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.29°, -149.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2890°N
-149.7080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hoefed
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
2.700°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 19:55:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hoefed). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 214 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — April 17, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hoefed/