2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 17:44:50 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 5:44 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 5:44 AM UTC-12
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.047°, -178.171°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.05°, -178.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.0470°N
-178.1710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jacgwe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 22:56:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jacgwe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jacgwe/