2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 118 km E of Chignik, Alaska — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 21:38:57 UTC (2026-09-09) · approx. 11:38 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 11:38 AM UTC-10
Depth69.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.194°, -156.506°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.19°, -156.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
69.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1940°N
-156.5060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rxguxn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 21:37:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rxguxn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 118 km E of Chignik, Alaska — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rxguxn/