2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 128 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 10:12:36 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 11:12 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:12 UTC≈ 11:12 PM UTC-11
Depth0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.844°, -162.466°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.84°, -162.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8440°N
-162.4660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ivvdrs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
282.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 00:55:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ivvdrs). 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 128 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ivvdrs/