2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 196 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 13:35:13 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:35 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time13:35 UTC≈ 3:35 AM UTC-10
Depth17.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.241°, -154.967°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.24°, -154.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
17.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.2410°N
-154.9670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jooczf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
2.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:38:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jooczf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 196 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jooczf/