2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 126 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 20:44:25 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 11:44 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:44 UTC≈ 11:44 AM UTC-9
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.840°, -141.903°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.84°, -141.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.8400°N
-141.9030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jyinzd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
178.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 19:24:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jyinzd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 126 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jyinzd/