2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 05:56:32 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 6:56 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:56 UTC≈ 6:56 PM UTC-11
Depth29.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.092°, -166.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.09°, -166.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
29.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0920°N
-166.8070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jpuvwe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 19:11:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jpuvwe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jpuvwe/