2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 10:13:14 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:13 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:13 UTC≈ 12:13 AM UTC-10
Depth22.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.583°, -146.640°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.58°, -146.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
22.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5830°N
-146.6400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jrzlaj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 01:36:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jrzlaj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jrzlaj/