2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 59 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 03:12:37 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 4:12 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time03:12 UTC≈ 4:12 PM UTC-11
Depth53.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.932°, -167.974°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.93°, -167.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
53.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.9320°N
-167.9740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kcnnsc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-23 07:31:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kcnnsc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 59 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kcnnsc/