2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 9 km N of Nikiski, Alaska — May 14, 2026

2026-05-14 15:34:00 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:34 UTC≈ 5:34 AM UTC-10
Depth80.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.774°, -151.255°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.77°, -151.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
80.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.7740°N
-151.2550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jmwblc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
104
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 15:35:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jmwblc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 14, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 9 km N of Nikiski, Alaska — May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jmwblc/