2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 91 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 19:56:48 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 8:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:56 UTC≈ 8:56 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.153°, -162.661°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.15°, -162.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.1526°N
-162.6613°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sx22
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
0.832°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 18:23:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sx22). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 91 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sx22/