2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 277 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 06:42:11 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 6:42 PM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:42 UTC≈ 6:42 PM UTC+12
Depth76.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.609°, 179.372°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.61°, 179.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
76.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.6090°N
179.3720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ivodof
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 00:35:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ivodof). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 277 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ivodof/