2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 16:21:27 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 4:21 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:21 UTC≈ 4:21 AM UTC-12
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.871°, -179.309°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.87°, -179.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8710°N
-179.3090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026izzmpj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 21:57:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026izzmpj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026izzmpj/