2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 97 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 2, 2026

2026-04-02 23:58:22 UTC (2026-04-02) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 12:58 PM UTC-11
Depth0.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.336°, -169.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.34°, -169.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3360°N
-169.9060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gnxywr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-29 00:05:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gnxywr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 2, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 97 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 2, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gnxywr/