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M2.1 Earthquake 43 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 19:42:46 UTC (2026-05-23) · approx. 10:42 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:42 UTC≈ 10:42 AM UTC-9
Depth18.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.173°, -139.517°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.17°, -139.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
18.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.1730°N
-139.5170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kduokj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 18:40:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kduokj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 43 km SSE of Yakutat, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kduokj/