2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 12:43:12 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 3:43 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time12:43 UTC≈ 3:43 AM UTC-9
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.534°, -140.067°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -140.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5340°N
-140.0670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jqikmc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 19:47:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jqikmc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jqikmc/