2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 217 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 23:52:53 UTC (2026-07-12) · approx. 1:52 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 1:52 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.398°, -149.482°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.40°, -149.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3982°N
-149.4815°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t2b0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
271.0°
Min Station Distance
2.189°
RMS Residual
0.89 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 21:42:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t2b0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 217 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — July 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t2b0/