2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 57 km SE of Atka, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 20:22:43 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:22 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 8:22 AM UTC-12
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.797°, -173.676°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.80°, -173.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7970°N
-173.6760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jupuap
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
293.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:40:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jupuap). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 57 km SE of Atka, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jupuap/