2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 247 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — October 27, 2026

2026-10-27 08:49:43 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 10:49 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:49 UTC≈ 10:49 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.952°, -148.355°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.95°, -148.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.9515°N
-148.3552°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ttf9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
2.437°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-27 09:16:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ttf9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 247 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — October 27, 2026. Retrieved October 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ttf9/