2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 51 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska — May 5, 2026

2026-05-05 21:47:16 UTC (2026-05-05) · approx. 11:47 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 11:47 AM UTC-10
Depth17.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.861°, -147.621°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.86°, -147.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
17.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.8610°N
-147.6210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iwshyz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 22:51:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iwshyz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 5, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 51 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska — May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iwshyz/