2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 40 km N of Valdez, Alaska — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 18:41:24 UTC (2026-05-19) · approx. 8:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:41 UTC≈ 8:41 AM UTC-10
Depth16.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.496°, -146.427°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.50°, -146.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
16.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4960°N
-146.4270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jwiktq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 20:28:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jwiktq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 40 km N of Valdez, Alaska — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jwiktq/