2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 108 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 12, 2026
2026-05-12 05:00:14 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 6:00 PM UTC-11 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time05:00 UTC≈ 6:00 PM UTC-11
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.918°, -162.936°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.9179°N
-162.9358°E
-162.9358°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000sx35
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.868°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 05:43:40 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sx35). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 108 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sx35/