2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 84 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 06:11:04 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:11 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:11 UTC≈ 6:11 PM UTC-12
Depth47.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.858°, -173.091°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.86°, -173.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
47.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8580°N
-173.0910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026izfdqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
208.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 03:35:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026izfdqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 84 km ESE of Atka, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026izfdqx/