2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — July 23, 2026

2026-07-23 18:45:02 UTC (2026-07-23) · approx. 7:45 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 7:45 AM UTC-11
Depth36.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.480°, -168.620°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.48°, -168.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
36.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4800°N
-168.6200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026omjywj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 00:54:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026omjywj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026omjywj/