2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 179 km E of Atka, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 19:21:15 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 8:21 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:21 UTC≈ 8:21 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.346°, -171.584°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.35°, -171.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3465°N
-171.5840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000snx4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
1.092°
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-28 17:01:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000snx4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 179 km E of Atka, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snx4/