2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 21:16:47 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 10:16 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 10:16 AM UTC-11
Depth18.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.014°, -166.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.01°, -166.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
18.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0140°N
-166.8850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jebjtt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 00:09:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jebjtt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jebjtt/