2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 140 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 21:25:32 UTC (2026-05-22) · approx. 9:25 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:25 UTC≈ 9:25 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.975°, -173.701°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.98°, -173.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9750°N
-173.7010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kcbzmq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
300.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 07:24:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kcbzmq). 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 140 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kcbzmq/