2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 263 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — June 18, 2026

2026-06-18 11:40:23 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 1:40 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:40 UTC≈ 1:40 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.896°, -149.321°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.90°, -149.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.8960°N
-149.3210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026lzfajd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
2.600°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 16:22:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026lzfajd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 263 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026lzfajd/