2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 196 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — July 20, 2026

2026-07-20 07:04:48 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 8:04 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time07:04 UTC≈ 8:04 PM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.966°, -166.446°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.97°, -166.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9660°N
-166.4460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ofyoaa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
283.0°
Min Station Distance
1.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-22 21:33:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ofyoaa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 196 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ofyoaa/