2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 79 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 10, 2026

2026-08-10 16:34:28 UTC (2026-08-10) · approx. 5:34 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:34 UTC≈ 5:34 AM UTC-11
Depth18.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.352°, -169.536°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.35°, -169.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
18.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3520°N
-169.5360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ptlzwu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
284.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 03:39:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ptlzwu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 10, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 79 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ptlzwu/