2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 228 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — June 21, 2026

2026-06-21 14:44:42 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 3:44 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:44 UTC≈ 3:44 AM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.501°, -166.471°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.50°, -166.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5010°N
-166.4710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026mezgde
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
276.0°
Min Station Distance
2.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-23 23:09:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026mezgde). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 21, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 228 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — June 21, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026mezgde/