2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 57 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 22:26:10 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.537°, -169.390°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.54°, -169.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5370°N
-169.3900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jalqvr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
257.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 04:37:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jalqvr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 57 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jalqvr/