2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 277 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 19:07:13 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:07 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:07 UTC≈ 9:07 AM UTC-10
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.641°, -148.064°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.64°, -148.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6410°N
-148.0640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbbemu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
2.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 07:56:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbbemu). 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 277 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbbemu/