2.9
Earthquake Details: 233 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Sep 8, 2026, 18:19:06
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 233 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on Sep 8, 2026 at 18:19:06. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance129
Latitude56.3220
Longitude-149.2490
Event IDaka2026rvedom
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Sep 8, 2026, 22:42:36 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 8, 2026, 10:19:06 AKDT
- UTC
- Sep 8, 2026, 18:19:06 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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