2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 216 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 09:14:14 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:14 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time09:14 UTC≈ 11:14 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.147°, -149.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.15°, -149.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1472°N
-149.9537°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000szds
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
2.182°
RMS Residual
0.83 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 11:41:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000szds). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 216 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000szds/