2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 06:21:03 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 7:21 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time06:21 UTC≈ 7:21 PM UTC-11
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.416°, -169.726°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.42°, -169.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4160°N
-169.7260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kctvcd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 21:12:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kctvcd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kctvcd/