2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 151 km S of Atka, Alaska — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 18:17:52 UTC (2026-05-27) · approx. 6:17 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 6:17 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.834°, -174.276°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.83°, -174.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8344°N
-174.2760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000snxb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
1.370°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-05 15:58:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000snxb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 151 km S of Atka, Alaska — May 27, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snxb/