2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 23:59:24 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 2:59 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:59 UTC≈ 2:59 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.542°, -140.057°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -140.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5425°N
-140.0569°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sw2t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
0.545°
RMS Residual
1.36 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 02:44:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sw2t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sw2t/