2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 196 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 09:23:04 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 11:23 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:23 UTC≈ 11:23 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.620°, -142.641°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.62°, -142.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.6200°N
-142.6410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jirqrs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
147.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 19:31:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jirqrs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 196 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jirqrs/