2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 23:40:00 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 1:40 PM UTC-10
Depth83.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.785°, -151.759°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.78°, -151.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
83.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.7850°N
-151.7590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026drlcnt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-23 09:54:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026drlcnt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026drlcnt/