2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 233 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 18:19:06 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 8:19 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:19 UTC≈ 8:19 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.322°, -149.249°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.32°, -149.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3220°N
-149.2490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rvedom
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
258.0°
Min Station Distance
2.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 22:42:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rvedom). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 233 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rvedom/