2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 08:38:01 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 11:38 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time08:38 UTC≈ 11:38 PM UTC-9
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.485°, -139.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.48°, -139.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4850°N
-139.8600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jrwgkx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
112.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 01:25:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jrwgkx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jrwgkx/