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M2.0 Earthquake 54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 23:14:54 UTC (2026-05-16) · approx. 1:14 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:14 UTC≈ 1:14 PM UTC-10
Depth104.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.409°, -152.337°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.41°, -152.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
104.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.4090°N
-152.3370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jrdmfk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 20:50:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jrdmfk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 54 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jrdmfk/