2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 52 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 05:40:01 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 6:40 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time05:40 UTC≈ 6:40 PM UTC-11
Depth35.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.468°, -168.810°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.47°, -168.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
35.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4680°N
-168.8100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nylqfc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 06:17:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nylqfc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 52 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nylqfc/