2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 89 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 19:30:40 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:30 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:30 UTC≈ 10:30 AM UTC-9
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.174°, -140.735°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.17°, -140.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1740°N
-140.7350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jygccz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
136.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 18:45:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jygccz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 89 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jygccz/