2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 114 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 22:59:26 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-11
Depth13.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.372°, -164.616°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.37°, -164.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
13.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3720°N
-164.6160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iyqtbq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
287.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 18:23:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iyqtbq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 114 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iyqtbq/