2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 23:01:56 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 1:01 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 1:01 PM UTC-10
Depth87.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates57.824°, -155.455°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.82°, -155.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
87.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
57.8240°N
-155.4550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iyqvdf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 18:24:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iyqvdf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 66 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iyqvdf/