2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 90 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 15:29:46 UTC (8 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.17°, -168.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
19.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1670°N
-168.4230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iapwqq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
273.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-24 19:31:35 UTC

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