2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 40 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — May 12, 2026
2026-05-12 07:38:20 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 9:38 PM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time07:38 UTC≈ 9:38 PM UTC-10
Depth94.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.869°, -151.929°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
94.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.8690°N
-151.9290°E
-151.9290°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports
Technical Information
Event ID
aka2026jiodvh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
112
Stations Used
75
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 09:30:08 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jiodvh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 40 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jiodvh/