2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska — May 3, 2026

2026-05-03 23:14:35 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 1:14 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:14 UTC≈ 1:14 PM UTC-10
Depth66.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.599°, -151.817°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.60°, -151.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
66.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.5990°N
-151.8170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026itdeni
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
125
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 21:25:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026itdeni). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Homer, Alaska — May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026itdeni/