2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — June 1, 2026

2026-06-01 23:27:45 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:27 UTC≈ 12:27 PM UTC-11
Depth13.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.427°, -169.811°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.43°, -169.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
13.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4270°N
-169.8110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kusgkx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-02 06:51:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kusgkx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kusgkx/