2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 163 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — April 29, 2026

2026-04-29 00:24:32 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 2:24 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time00:24 UTC≈ 2:24 PM UTC-10
Depth25.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.283°, -149.620°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.28°, -149.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
25.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2830°N
-149.6200°E
Intensity (MMI)
1.0
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iiqmsx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
1.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 03:06:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iiqmsx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 29, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 163 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iiqmsx/