2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 121 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 16:18:00 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 5:18 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:18 UTC≈ 5:18 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.291°, -159.934°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.29°, -159.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2913°N
-159.9338°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000swdk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
1.412°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-10 20:07:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000swdk). 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 121 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000swdk/