M2.8 earthquake — 218 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 218 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on Aug 24, 2026 at 01:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 56.102, -150.001 |
| Time | Aug 24, 01:04 UTC |
| Location | 218 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tnd9 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 20 km | Aug 24, 00:41 UTC | 202 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 114 km | Aug 25, 08:53 UTC | 238 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 122 km | Aug 27, 15:29 UTC | 167 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 247 km | Aug 27, 23:19 UTC | 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 263 km | Aug 24, 11:08 UTC | 95 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 274 km | Aug 28, 10:18 UTC | 97 km S 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.