A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded near 28 km E of Chignik, Alaska on Aug 28, 2026, 5:03:52 AM (2026-08-28T05:03:52.313Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 85.1 km with coordinates 56.2700, -157.9400.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 2.6 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 85.1 km this is an intermediate-depth earthquake. The energy has further to travel to the surface, which softens the shaking near the epicentre while spreading it over a wider area.
Nearest major city: 719 km SW of Anchorage, United States.
The epicentre was located at 56.2700 latitude and -157.9400 longitude near 28 km E of Chignik, Alaska. The earthquake was intermediate-depth at 85.1 km depth.
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