2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 17:18:07 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 8:18 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:18 UTC≈ 8:18 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.486°, -139.618°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.49°, -139.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4862°N
-139.6184°E

Technical Information

Event ID
usa000svaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
98.0°
Min Station Distance
0.762°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 22:50:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: usa000svaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/usa000svaw/