2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 6 km SSW of Salcha, Alaska — May 4, 2026

2026-05-04 10:54:28 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:54 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time10:54 UTC≈ 12:54 AM UTC-10
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.470°, -146.949°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.47°, -146.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.4700°N
-146.9490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iuanjs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 23:04:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iuanjs). 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 6 km SSW of Salcha, Alaska — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iuanjs/