2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 18:05:31 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 7:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time18:05 UTC≈ 7:05 AM UTC-11
Depth27.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.359°, -162.786°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.36°, -162.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
27.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3590°N
-162.7860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iygygr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:05:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iygygr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 68 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iygygr/