2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 06:30:56 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 7:30 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:30 UTC≈ 7:30 PM UTC-11
Depth32.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.474°, -169.126°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.47°, -169.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
32.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4740°N
-169.1260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jbbvrd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 21:15:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jbbvrd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jbbvrd/