2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 18:53:06 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 8:53 AM UTC-10
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.402°, -156.570°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.40°, -156.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.4020°N
-156.5700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwmnaj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
203.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 05:45:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwmnaj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwmnaj/