2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 230 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 15:12:00 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:12 UTC≈ 5:12 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.134°, -149.628°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.13°, -149.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1337°N
-149.6281°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tic4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
247.0°
Min Station Distance
2.314°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 17:14:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tic4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 230 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tic4/