2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 204 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 22:21:14 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-10
Depth3.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.256°, -155.445°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.26°, -155.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.2560°N
-155.4450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jedoai
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 03:43:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jedoai). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 204 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jedoai/