2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 18:19:49 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 7:19 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:19 UTC≈ 7:19 AM UTC-11
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.471°, -164.734°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.47°, -164.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4710°N
-164.7340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjjobx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:30:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjjobx). 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 100 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjjobx/