M2.9 earthquake — 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska on Sep 9, 2026 at 21:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 74 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 74.3 km |
| Coordinates | 56.199, -156.548 |
| Time | Sep 9, 21:38 UTC |
| Location | 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rxguxn |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 2 km | Sep 10, 15:25 UTC | 117 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 86 km | Sep 6, 12:07 UTC | 88 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 146 km | Sep 9, 20:01 UTC | 13 km NW of Chignik Lake, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 156 km | Sep 8, 04:55 UTC | 32 km S of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 158 km | Sep 4, 19:49 UTC | 184 km SE of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 201 km | Sep 6, 00:59 UTC | 16 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.