2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 71 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 20:02:58 UTC (2026-05-17) · approx. 10:02 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:02 UTC≈ 10:02 AM UTC-10
Depth129.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates58.814°, -154.510°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.81°, -154.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
129.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
58.8140°N
-154.5100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jstcji
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
100.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 02:59:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jstcji). 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 71 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jstcji/