2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 199 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 02:01:47 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:01 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time02:01 UTC≈ 3:01 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.201°, -162.239°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.20°, -162.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.2009°N
-162.2391°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sx3e
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
1.758°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 05:22:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sx3e). 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 199 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sx3e/