2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 83 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 15:30:35 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 4:30 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:30 UTC≈ 4:30 AM UTC-11
Depth15.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.128°, -166.353°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.13°, -166.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
15.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.1280°N
-166.3530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwftiw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 01:44:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwftiw). 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 83 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwftiw/