2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 207 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 17:10:20 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 7:10 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:10 UTC≈ 7:10 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.140°, -150.204°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.14°, -150.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1400°N
-150.2040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qaxgpi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
2.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 22:25:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qaxgpi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 207 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qaxgpi/