2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 102 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 12:34:17 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 2:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time12:34 UTC≈ 2:34 AM UTC-10
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.831°, -155.843°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.83°, -155.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.8310°N
-155.8430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jiyaon
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
96
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 12:35:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jiyaon). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 102 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jiyaon/