2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 17 km NE of Sterling, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 19:34:21 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 9:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:34 UTC≈ 9:34 AM UTC-10
Depth61.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.629°, -150.505°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.63°, -150.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
61.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6290°N
-150.5050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jdxyzk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 00:18:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jdxyzk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 17 km NE of Sterling, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jdxyzk/