2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 69 km E of Sand Point, Alaska — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 19:52:31 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 8:52 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:52 UTC≈ 8:52 AM UTC-11
Depth0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.226°, -159.419°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.23°, -159.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.2260°N
-159.4190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iralhq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
239.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 23:42:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iralhq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 69 km E of Sand Point, Alaska — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iralhq/