2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 20:20:36 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 9:20 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 9:20 AM UTC-11
Depth1.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.016°, -157.656°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.02°, -157.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.0160°N
-157.6560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jupsex
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 00:45:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jupsex). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jupsex/