2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 18:59:36 UTC (2026-05-17) · approx. 9:59 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 9:59 AM UTC-9
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.516°, -139.958°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.52°, -139.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5160°N
-139.9580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jsqzke
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 02:47:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jsqzke). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jsqzke/