2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 20:14:16 UTC (2026-05-17) · approx. 10:14 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:14 UTC≈ 10:14 AM UTC-10
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.520°, -152.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.52°, -152.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.5200°N
-152.5150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jstmeg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
243.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 03:13:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jstmeg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 17 km SW of Chiniak, Alaska — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jstmeg/