2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 38 km W of Kotzebue, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 03:10:57 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 4:10 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:10 UTC≈ 4:10 PM UTC-11
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.846°, -163.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.85°, -163.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.8460°N
-163.4600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iyzdnk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 01:14:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iyzdnk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 38 km W of Kotzebue, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iyzdnk/