2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — May 13, 2026

2026-05-13 15:52:33 UTC (2026-05-13) · approx. 4:52 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:52 UTC≈ 4:52 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.834°, -163.916°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.83°, -163.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8344°N
-163.9155°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxlj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.818°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 14:57:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxlj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 13, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 118 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska — May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxlj/