M2.9 earthquake — 277 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 277 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on Aug 14, 2026 at 19:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 56.641, -148.064 |
| Time | Aug 14, 19:07 UTC |
| Location | 277 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qbbemu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 35 km | Aug 15, 17:14 UTC | 244 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 90 km | Aug 14, 22:53 UTC | 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 115 km | Aug 16, 05:39 UTC | 208 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 143 km | Aug 14, 17:10 UTC | 207 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.