2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 106 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 15:09:10 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 4:09 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:09 UTC≈ 4:09 AM UTC-11
Depth0.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.133°, -168.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.13°, -168.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1330°N
-168.0100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ihyclf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
271.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 04:29:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ihyclf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 106 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ihyclf/