2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 22:56:44 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-10
Depth14.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.583°, -151.880°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.58°, -151.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.5830°N
-151.8800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ipknxt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 21:06:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ipknxt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 24 km E of Chiniak, Alaska — May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ipknxt/