2.9
Earthquake Details: 213 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Aug 24, 2026, 00:41:07
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 213 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on Aug 24, 2026 at 00:41:07. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance129
Latitude56.1681
Longitude-149.9644
Event IDus6000tnd8
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Aug 30, 2026, 21:58:35 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 23, 2026, 16:41:07 AKDT
- UTC
- Aug 24, 2026, 00:41:07 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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