2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 00:54:22 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time00:54 UTC≈ 12:54 PM UTC-12
Depth10.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.837°, -179.286°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.84°, -179.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8370°N
-179.2860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jaqpnb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 05:27:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jaqpnb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 217 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jaqpnb/