2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 59 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 22:06:39 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 11:06 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 11:06 AM UTC-11
Depth28.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.412°, -168.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.41°, -168.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
28.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4120°N
-168.7550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pfcxij
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 03:43:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pfcxij). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 59 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pfcxij/