2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 19:00:58 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:00 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:00 UTC≈ 8:00 AM UTC-11
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.594°, -162.884°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.59°, -162.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5940°N
-162.8840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcavbc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 19:38:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcavbc). 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 144 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcavbc/