2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 47 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 12:43:22 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:43 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:43 UTC≈ 12:43 AM UTC-12
Depth48.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.470°, -176.843°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.47°, -176.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
48.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4700°N
-176.8430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwaejy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 01:08:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwaejy). 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 47 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwaejy/