2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 31 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 15, 2026

2026-04-15 07:12:55 UTC (4 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.67°, -169.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
88.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.6670°N
-169.0030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hjlwpv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
235.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 06:25:09 UTC

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