2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 55 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 23:00:17 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 1:00 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:00 UTC≈ 1:00 PM UTC-10
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.642°, -147.715°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.64°, -147.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6420°N
-147.7150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jynbul
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 19:52:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jynbul). 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 55 km ESE of Whittier, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jynbul/