2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 218 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 01:04:08 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 3:04 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time01:04 UTC≈ 3:04 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.102°, -150.001°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.10°, -150.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1021°N
-150.0007°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tnd9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
2.200°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 21:48:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tnd9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 218 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tnd9/