2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 20:02:26 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 9:02 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:02 UTC≈ 9:02 AM UTC-11
Depth13.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.551°, -164.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.55°, -164.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
13.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5510°N
-164.5640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iykvus
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:30:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iykvus). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iykvus/