2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 30 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 20:46:11 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-11
Depth59.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.682°, -168.711°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.68°, -168.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
59.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.6820°N
-168.7110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026facdly
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-15 06:27:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026facdly). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 30 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026facdly/