2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 85 km W of Yakutat, Alaska — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 23:52:47 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 2:52 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 2:52 PM UTC-9
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.681°, -141.216°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.68°, -141.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.6810°N
-141.2160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026irilby
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 05:53:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026irilby). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 85 km W of Yakutat, Alaska — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026irilby/