2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 11:56:57 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 2:56 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time11:56 UTC≈ 2:56 AM UTC-9
Depth0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.396°, -139.552°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.40°, -139.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3960°N
-139.5520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jzmzhd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 02:36:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jzmzhd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jzmzhd/