2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 27 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 06:59:14 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:59 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time06:59 UTC≈ 8:59 PM UTC-10
Depth144.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.803°, -153.619°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.80°, -153.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
144.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8030°N
-153.6190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jrsywg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 21:33:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jrsywg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 27 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jrsywg/