2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 01:44:02 UTC (2026-08-04) · approx. 2:44 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:44 UTC≈ 2:44 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.987°, -167.956°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.99°, -167.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.9866°N
-167.9557°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tiqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.391°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 02:10:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tiqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tiqx/