2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 77 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 16:07:18 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 6:07 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:07 UTC≈ 6:07 AM UTC-10
Depth114.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.174°, -150.415°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.17°, -150.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
114.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.1740°N
-150.4150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjfdef
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:21:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjfdef). 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 77 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjfdef/