2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 23:43:26 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:43 UTC≈ 12:43 PM UTC-11
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.248°, -161.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.25°, -161.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2480°N
-161.0200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jckflz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
334.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 21:37:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jckflz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 123 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jckflz/