2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 16:45:06 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 7:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:45 UTC≈ 7:45 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.055°, -140.081°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.05°, -140.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0546°N
-140.0810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svza
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.507°
RMS Residual
1.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 16:55:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svza). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svza/