2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 36 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska — May 13, 2026

2026-05-13 19:32:01 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 8:32 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:32 UTC≈ 8:32 AM UTC-11
Depth56.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.998°, -158.135°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.00°, -158.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
56.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.9980°N
-158.1350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jlhzfm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 19:33:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jlhzfm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 13, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 36 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska — May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jlhzfm/