2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 146 km E of McCarthy, AlaskaMay 6, 2026

2026-05-06 20:36:41 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 11:36 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:36 UTC11:36 AM UTC-9
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.377°, -140.189°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.38°, -140.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3775°N
-140.1886°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svs8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.556°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 15:25:57 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svs8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 146 km E of McCarthy, AlaskaMay 6, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svs8/