2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 15:25:25 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 4:25 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:25 UTC≈ 4:25 AM UTC-11
Depth20.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.261°, -169.458°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.26°, -169.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2610°N
-169.4580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026jjdswt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
284.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 21:14:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026jjdswt). 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 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026jjdswt/