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M2.0 Earthquake 8 km W of Seldovia, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 19:11:19 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 9:11 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:11 UTC≈ 9:11 AM UTC-10
Depth64.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.436°, -151.855°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.44°, -151.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
64.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.4360°N
-151.8550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwncta
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 05:08:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwncta). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 8 km W of Seldovia, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwncta/