2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 11, 2026

2026-05-11 04:53:05 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:53 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:53 UTC≈ 6:53 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.371°, -149.411°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.37°, -149.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3710°N
-149.4110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jgmpnt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
2.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 20:01:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jgmpnt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 11, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 222 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jgmpnt/