2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 92 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 19:21:08 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 7:21 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:21 UTC≈ 7:21 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.300°, -177.607°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.30°, -177.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3000°N
-177.6065°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxsz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.492°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 15:56:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxsz). 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 92 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxsz/