2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska — May 4, 2026

2026-05-04 10:37:41 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:37 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:37 UTC≈ 12:37 AM UTC-10
Depth80.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.218°, -148.544°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.22°, -148.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
80.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.2180°N
-148.5440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026itzyuz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
126
Azimuthal Gap
18.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 23:00:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026itzyuz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 28 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026itzyuz/