2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 86 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — May 4, 2026

2026-05-04 11:17:18 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 11:17 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time11:17 UTC≈ 11:17 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.776°, -173.137°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.78°, -173.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7760°N
-173.1370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iubhiq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
318.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 23:21:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iubhiq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 86 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iubhiq/