2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 53 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 13, 2026

2026-05-13 03:06:28 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:06 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time03:06 UTC≈ 6:06 PM UTC-9
Depth0.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.452°, -137.119°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.45°, -137.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.4520°N
-137.1190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jkbcrd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 19:05:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jkbcrd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 13, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 53 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jkbcrd/