2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 17:30:28 UTC (2026-05-15) · approx. 7:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:30 UTC≈ 7:30 AM UTC-10
Depth17.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.321°, -146.734°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.32°, -146.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
17.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3210°N
-146.7340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jovyzl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
68
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 01:47:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jovyzl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 29 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jovyzl/