2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 240 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — July 9, 2026

2026-07-09 20:20:04 UTC (2026-07-09) · approx. 10:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 10:20 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.598°, -148.778°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.60°, -148.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.5983°N
-148.7776°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t1fl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
2.388°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-23 14:42:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1fl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 240 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t1fl/