2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 220 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 05:39:46 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 7:39 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:39 UTC≈ 7:39 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.201°, -149.734°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.20°, -149.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2014°N
-149.7336°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tla9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
2.224°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 08:50:32 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.9
41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
1 day ago · 34.1 km deep
4.5
41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
1 day ago · 57.9 km deep
2.8
5 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska
1 day ago · 59.3 km deep
2.9
55 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska
2 days ago · 102.1 km deep
2.5
13 km NNE of Fox River, Alaska
2 days ago · 15.5 km deep
3.8
32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska
2 days ago · 34.9 km deep
3.1
76 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska
3 days ago · 73.2 km deep
2.8
244 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
3 days ago · 28.1 km deep
2.8
4 km SE of Port Lions, Alaska
4 days ago · 44.2 km deep
2.6
222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
4 days ago · 10.0 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tla9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 220 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tla9/