2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 15 km E of King Cove, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 19:28:08 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 8:28 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:28 UTC≈ 8:28 AM UTC-11
Depth102.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates55.087°, -162.083°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.09°, -162.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
102.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
55.0874°N
-162.0834°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxtb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.116°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-17 16:10:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxtb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 15 km E of King Cove, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxtb/