2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — May 14, 2026

2026-05-14 16:21:44 UTC (2026-05-14) · approx. 6:21 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:21 UTC≈ 6:21 AM UTC-10
Depth17.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.625°, -146.650°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.63°, -146.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
17.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.6250°N
-146.6500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jmxquv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 05:16:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jmxquv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 14, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 41 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jmxquv/