2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 56 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 23:47:49 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:47 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:47 UTC≈ 12:47 PM UTC-11
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.570°, -169.431°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.57°, -169.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5700°N
-169.4310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026abviko
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 19:15:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026abviko). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 56 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026abviko/