2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 128 km E of Chignik, Alaska — September 2, 2026

2026-09-02 17:06:57 UTC (2026-09-02) · approx. 7:06 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:06 UTC≈ 7:06 AM UTC-10
Depth26.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.434°, -156.344°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.43°, -156.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
26.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.4340°N
-156.3440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rjzpcc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
103.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 13:33:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rjzpcc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 128 km E of Chignik, Alaska — September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rjzpcc/