2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 103 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 02:44:25 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time02:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-11
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.301°, -161.400°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.30°, -161.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3010°N
-161.4000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jwynrc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
242.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 22:34:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jwynrc). 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 103 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jwynrc/