2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 222 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 22:38:47 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 10:38 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 10:38 AM UTC-12
Depth89.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.710°, -179.845°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.71°, -179.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
89.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7102°N
-179.8449°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sz2y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
135.0°
Min Station Distance
0.353°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 23:06:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sz2y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 222 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sz2y/