2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 01:50:54 UTC (22 hours ago) · approx. 2:50 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time01:50 UTC≈ 2:50 PM UTC-11
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.477°, -160.392°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.48°, -160.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4770°N
-160.3920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jwwtef
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 21:59:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jwwtef). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jwwtef/