2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 238 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 25, 2026
2026-08-25 08:53:02 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:53 PM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:53 UTC≈ 10:53 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.789°, -148.629°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.7890°N
-148.6290°E
-148.6290°E
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026quoxzt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
75
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
2.400°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 18:30:42 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026quoxzt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 238 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026quoxzt/