M2.7 earthquake — 213 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 213 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on Jul 27, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 56.497, -149.421 |
| Time | Jul 27, 14:40 UTC |
| Location | 213 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026otlwxh |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 42 km | Jul 25, 06:07 UTC | 255 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 44 km | Jul 22, 17:15 UTC | 230 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 243 km | Jul 22, 18:51 UTC | 107 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 244 km | Jul 22, 23:26 UTC | 109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 246 km | Jul 22, 18:13 UTC | 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 247 km | Jul 22, 18:48 UTC | 100 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.