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M2.0 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 16:26:49 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:26 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:26 UTC≈ 6:26 AM UTC-10
Depth15.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.749°, -148.461°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.75°, -148.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
15.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.7490°N
-148.4610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026juhxmr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:23:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026juhxmr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026juhxmr/