2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 35 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 16:02:08 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 5:02 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:02 UTC≈ 5:02 AM UTC-11
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.078°, -159.967°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.08°, -159.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.0780°N
-159.9670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jslbnm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 02:38:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jslbnm). 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 35 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jslbnm/