2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km E of Point MacKenzie, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 16:43:09 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 6:43 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:43 UTC≈ 6:43 AM UTC-10
Depth38.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.359°, -149.933°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.36°, -149.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
38.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3590°N
-149.9330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jzwnja
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 22:04:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jzwnja). 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 2 km E of Point MacKenzie, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jzwnja/