2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 136 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 08:47:53 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 9:47 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:47 UTC≈ 9:47 PM UTC-11
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.670°, -162.873°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.67°, -162.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.6700°N
-162.8730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kbcrut
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 04:51:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kbcrut). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 136 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kbcrut/