2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 22 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 15:52:19 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 5:52 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:52 UTC≈ 5:52 AM UTC-10
Depth3.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.160°, -148.361°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.16°, -148.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1600°N
-148.3610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjeqej
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:17:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjeqej). 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 22 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjeqej/