2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 23:58:11 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-10
Depth64.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.809°, -150.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.81°, -150.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
64.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.8090°N
-150.9060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjuvlq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
129
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 02:57:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjuvlq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 32 km SE of Skwentna, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjuvlq/