2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 96 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 19:53:48 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 8:53 AM UTC-11
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.805°, -167.442°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.80°, -167.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.8050°N
-167.4420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026drdpsk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-11 01:19:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026drdpsk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 96 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026drdpsk/