2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 08:21:08 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 11:21 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:21 UTC≈ 11:21 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.398°, -139.501°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.40°, -139.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3985°N
-139.5015°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000szfq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
135.0°
Min Station Distance
0.856°
RMS Residual
0.95 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 09:01:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000szfq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000szfq/