2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 213 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 20, 2026
2026-08-20 17:10:02 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:10 AM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:10 UTC≈ 7:10 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.782°, -149.088°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.7820°N
-149.0880°E
-149.0880°E
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026qlzknm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
278.0°
Min Station Distance
2.100°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 00:00:28 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qlzknm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 213 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qlzknm/