2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 21:52:32 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 11:52 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:52 UTC≈ 11:52 AM UTC-10
Depth134.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.156°, -153.002°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.16°, -153.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
134.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.1560°N
-153.0020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcgoij
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
87
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 00:46:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcgoij). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 73 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcgoij/