2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 15:36:27 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 6:36 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:36 UTC≈ 6:36 AM UTC-9
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.112°, -140.046°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.11°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1120°N
-140.0460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjecna
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:16:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjecna). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjecna/