2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 04:14:31 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:14 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time04:14 UTC≈ 5:14 PM UTC-11
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.372°, -169.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.37°, -169.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3720°N
-169.8370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nyiuee
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 05:25:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nyiuee). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 91 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nyiuee/