2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 145 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 27, 2026

2026-07-27 09:49:37 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 10:49 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time09:49 UTC≈ 10:49 PM UTC-11
Depth14.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.087°, -170.484°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.09°, -170.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
14.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0870°N
-170.4840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026otcewx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-27 22:45:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026otcewx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 27, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 145 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — July 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026otcewx/