2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 40 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 21:48:04 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 11:48 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 11:48 AM UTC-10
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.038°, -149.983°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.04°, -149.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.0380°N
-149.9830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcgkir
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 20:07:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcgkir). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 40 km W of Stevens Village, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcgkir/