2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 20:11:08 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 10:11 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 10:11 AM UTC-10
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.136°, -156.381°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.14°, -156.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.1360°N
-156.3810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwpcpl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 17:12:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwpcpl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 59 km E of Egegik, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwpcpl/