2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 69 km S of Atka, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 00:46:05 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time00:46 UTC≈ 12:46 PM UTC-12
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.575°, -174.207°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.58°, -174.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5750°N
-174.2070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jcmisi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
270.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 22:19:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jcmisi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 69 km S of Atka, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jcmisi/