2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 6 km E of Big Lake, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 16:45:52 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 6:45 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time16:45 UTC≈ 6:45 AM UTC-10
Depth33.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.522°, -149.833°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.52°, -149.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
33.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5220°N
-149.8330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026juinzv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:24:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026juinzv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 6 km E of Big Lake, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026juinzv/