2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 20:11:17 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 9:11 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 9:11 AM UTC-11
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.439°, -169.732°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.44°, -169.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4390°N
-169.7320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026irbbbv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-22 22:51:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026irbbbv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 80 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 2, 2026. Retrieved October 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026irbbbv/