2.5

M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 20:45:28 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 8:45 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:45 UTC≈ 8:45 AM UTC+12
Depth39.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.412°, 178.767°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.41°, 178.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
39.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4120°N
178.7670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcehrh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 20:00:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcehrh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcehrh/