2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 03:39:35 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 4:39 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time03:39 UTC≈ 4:39 PM UTC-11
Depth15.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.331°, -169.333°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.33°, -169.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
15.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3310°N
-169.3330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pfoabo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
280.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 23:03:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pfoabo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pfoabo/