2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 241 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — September 17, 2026
2026-09-17 08:17:49 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 10:17 PM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:17 UTC≈ 10:17 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.977°, -149.685°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.9770°N
-149.6850°E
-149.6850°E
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026slahia
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
2.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 22:28:45 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026slahia). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 241 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026slahia/