2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 101 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 20:15:52 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 11:15 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:15 UTC≈ 11:15 AM UTC-9
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.228°, -140.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.23°, -140.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.2280°N
-140.9380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jdzizv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
148.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 00:13:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jdzizv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 101 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jdzizv/