2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 11 km W of Salcha, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 14:58:21 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 4:58 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time14:58 UTC≈ 4:58 AM UTC-10
Depth1.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.523°, -147.142°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.52°, -147.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.5230°N
-147.1420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjcvjz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
35.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:11:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjcvjz). 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 11 km W of Salcha, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjcvjz/