2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 21:59:59 UTC (2026-05-19) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:59 UTC≈ 12:59 PM UTC-9
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.612°, -136.670°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.61°, -136.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.6120°N
-136.6700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jwpbgb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 20:44:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jwpbgb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jwpbgb/