2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 19, 2026

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

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.103°, -140.033°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.10°, -140.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1030°N
-140.0329°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000syt0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.551°
RMS Residual
0.98 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 22:12:54 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 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — May 19, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syt0/