2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 240 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — October 9, 2026

2026-10-09 08:33:52 UTC (2026-10-09) · approx. 10:33 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:33 UTC≈ 10:33 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.217°, -149.259°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.22°, -149.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2168°N
-149.2589°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u1v6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
269.0°
Min Station Distance
2.403°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-18 06:48:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u1v6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 240 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — October 9, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u1v6/