2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 18:37:42 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 7:37 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:37 UTC≈ 7:37 AM UTC-11
Depth26.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.439°, -168.402°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.44°, -168.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4390°N
-168.4020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pkjzwf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
256.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 00:47:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pkjzwf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 63 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pkjzwf/