2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 14 km NNE of Houston, Alaska — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 17:50:45 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 7:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time17:50 UTC≈ 7:50 AM UTC-10
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.758°, -149.752°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.76°, -149.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.7580°N
-149.7520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ipaipq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
52.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 19:31:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ipaipq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 14 km NNE of Houston, Alaska — May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ipaipq/