2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 79 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 01:40:24 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:40 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time01:40 UTC≈ 3:40 PM UTC-10
Depth84.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.072°, -153.458°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.07°, -153.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
84.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.0720°N
-153.4580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jyskqc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
83
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 21:16:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jyskqc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 79 km SE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jyskqc/