2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 272 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 00:39:34 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time00:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.721°, -142.863°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.72°, -142.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.7211°N
-142.8631°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000swe1
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
209.0°
Min Station Distance
2.356°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-09 01:01:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000swe1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 272 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000swe1/