2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 5, 2026

2026-03-05 23:06:48 UTC (2026-03-05) · approx. 12:06 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 12:06 PM UTC-11
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.357°, -169.923°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -169.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3570°N
-169.9230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026enksps
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-24 16:28:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026enksps). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 5, 2026. Retrieved July 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026enksps/