2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 244 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 17:14:50 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:14 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:14 UTC≈ 7:14 AM UTC-10
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.671°, -148.639°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.67°, -148.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6710°N
-148.6390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qctlpi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
2.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:11:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qctlpi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 244 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qctlpi/