2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 18:53:15 UTC (2026-05-15) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 7:53 AM UTC-11
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.629°, -159.622°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.63°, -159.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.6291°N
-159.6218°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sy55
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
1.397°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 17:22:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sy55). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sy55/