2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 82 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 4, 2026

2026-05-04 15:54:52 UTC (2026-05-04) · approx. 4:54 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:54 UTC≈ 4:54 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.188°, -162.862°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.19°, -162.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.1882°N
-162.8624°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svhf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
207.0°
Min Station Distance
0.688°
RMS Residual
0.99 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-10 19:21:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svhf). 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 82 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svhf/