2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Atka, Alaska — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 21:45:09 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:45 UTC≈ 9:45 AM UTC-12
Depth14.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.303°, -174.279°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.30°, -174.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3033°N
-174.2790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av93060389
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
301.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 00:41:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av93060389). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Atka, Alaska — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av93060389/