2.9

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

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

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-10
Depth65.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.822°, -150.902°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.82°, -150.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
65.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.8220°N
-150.9020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjuvlq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
103
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 18:23:25 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 July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjuvlq/