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M2.0 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 21:32:38 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 12:32 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 12:32 PM UTC-9
Depth4.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.927°, -140.202°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.93°, -140.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
4.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9270°N
-140.2020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kagemm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
155.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-23 02:32:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kagemm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 50 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kagemm/