2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 99 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 17, 2026

2026-07-17 04:08:54 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 5:08 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time04:08 UTC≈ 5:08 PM UTC-11
Depth16.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.243°, -169.790°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.24°, -169.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
16.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2430°N
-169.7900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026oaeptv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 08:11:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026oaeptv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 99 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026oaeptv/