2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 12:43:01 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 12:43 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time12:43 UTC≈ 12:43 AM UTC-12
Depth26.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.247°, -177.021°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.25°, -177.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2470°N
-177.0210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jboftp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 23:14:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jboftp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jboftp/