2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 231 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 09:50:28 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 9:50 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time09:50 UTC≈ 9:50 PM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.182°, -178.546°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.18°, -178.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.1822°N
-178.5464°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000swdd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
1.383°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 10:48:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000swdd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 231 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000swdd/