2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 97 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 17:16:21 UTC (38 min ago) · approx. 8:16 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:16 UTC≈ 8:16 AM UTC-9
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.699°, -138.024°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.70°, -138.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.6988°N
-138.0237°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000szrl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
1.161°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-23 17:45:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000szrl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 97 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000szrl/