2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 143 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 20:47:16 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 9:47 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 9:47 AM UTC-11
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.528°, -166.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.53°, -166.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5280°N
-166.8500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026dpjqwa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
299.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-14 23:05:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026dpjqwa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 143 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — February 20, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026dpjqwa/