2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 52 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 06:05:42 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:05 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time06:05 UTC≈ 8:05 PM UTC-10
Depth79.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.416°, -152.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.42°, -152.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
79.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.4160°N
-152.8410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ivmxnt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
100
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 20:08:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ivmxnt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 52 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ivmxnt/