2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 164 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 17:42:45 UTC (22 hours ago) · approx. 8:42 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-9
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.021°, -139.928°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.02°, -139.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0211°N
-139.9280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000syt0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
103.0°
Min Station Distance
0.562°
RMS Residual
0.91 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 19:56:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000syt0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 164 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syt0/