2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 20 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 15:05:48 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 5:05 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:05 UTC≈ 5:05 AM UTC-10
Depth17.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.937°, -154.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.94°, -154.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
17.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.9370°N
-154.5150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jsjewq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 02:33:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jsjewq). 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 20 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jsjewq/