2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 23:22:27 UTC (2026-05-22) · approx. 12:22 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 12:22 PM UTC-11
Depth27.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.327°, -169.284°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.33°, -169.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
27.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3270°N
-169.2840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kcfwer
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
275.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 07:28:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kcfwer). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kcfwer/