2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 153 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 17:14:33 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 6:14 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time17:14 UTC≈ 6:14 AM UTC-11
Depth23.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.363°, -166.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -166.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
23.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3630°N
-166.8080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hmbnyf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
318.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 23:45:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hmbnyf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 153 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hmbnyf/