2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 223 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 23:56:41 UTC (2026-08-21) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.116°, -149.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.12°, -149.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1157°N
-149.8368°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmq2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
2.249°
RMS Residual
0.77 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmq2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 223 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmq2/