2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 14:23:03 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:23 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:23 UTC≈ 3:23 AM UTC-11
Depth21.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.517°, -164.823°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.52°, -164.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
21.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5170°N
-164.8230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwdmue
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 01:40:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwdmue). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 93 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwdmue/