2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 118 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 14:15:56 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 4:15 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time14:15 UTC≈ 4:15 AM UTC-10
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.069°, -156.531°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.07°, -156.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.0690°N
-156.5310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjbktr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
104
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
315.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 14:17:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjbktr). 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 118 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjbktr/