2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 80 km ESE of Chenega, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 04:36:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:36 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time04:36 UTC≈ 6:36 PM UTC-10
Depth38.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.702°, -146.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.70°, -146.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
38.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.7020°N
-146.7720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jyyhrh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
70
Azimuthal Gap
99.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 22:25:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jyyhrh). 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 80 km ESE of Chenega, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jyyhrh/