2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 19:00:24 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 9:00 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 9:00 AM UTC-10
Depth73.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates56.333°, -155.617°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.33°, -155.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
73.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
56.3330°N
-155.6170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcavak
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
192.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 19:37:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcavak). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcavak/