2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 15:19:33 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 6:19 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:19 UTC≈ 6:19 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.630°, -139.855°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.63°, -139.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6301°N
-139.8550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sw9m
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
118.0°
Min Station Distance
0.598°
RMS Residual
1.01 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 22:55:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sw9m). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sw9m/