2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 139 km S of McCarthy, Alaska — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 23:07:21 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 1:07 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:07 UTC≈ 1:07 PM UTC-10
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.181°, -142.898°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.18°, -142.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1810°N
-142.8980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jynhyh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 19:56:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jynhyh). 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 139 km S of McCarthy, Alaska — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jynhyh/