2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 22:53:16 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.353°, -149.433°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.35°, -149.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3531°N
-149.4328°E
Intensity (MMI)
1.0
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tkx9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
2.239°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 22:05:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tkx9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tkx9/