2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 10:02:15 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:02 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time10:02 UTC≈ 12:02 AM UTC-10
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.557°, -144.566°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.56°, -144.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.5570°N
-144.5660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jiszco
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 19:38:18 UTC

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3.1
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jiszco). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jiszco/