2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026

2026-05-23 14:56:48 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 3:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:56 UTC≈ 3:56 AM UTC-11
Depth162.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.064°, -169.247°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.06°, -169.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
162.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.0640°N
-169.2470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kdlaho
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 15:44:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kdlaho). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 23, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kdlaho/