2.5

M2.5 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 19:03:39 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 7:03 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:03 UTC≈ 7:03 AM UTC+12
Depth55.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.507°, 178.407°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.51°, 178.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
55.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5069°N
178.4071°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxt7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.437°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 18:23:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxt7). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxt7/