2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 100 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 20:07:39 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 9:07 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:07 UTC≈ 9:07 AM UTC-11
Depth23.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.795°, -167.395°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.80°, -167.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
23.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7950°N
-167.3950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pxldxk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 00:31:39 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

4.0
64 km SE of King Cove, Alaska
1 day ago · 49.9 km deep
2.5
80 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
1 day ago · 20.5 km deep
3.0
120 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska
1 day ago · 19.9 km deep
2.6
97 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
1 day ago · 40.0 km deep
2.5
55 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
2 days ago · 16.3 km deep
3.0
60 km SE of False Pass, Alaska
2 days ago · 67.4 km deep
2.6
83 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska
2 days ago · 24.3 km deep
2.6
91 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
2 days ago · 20.0 km deep
3.3
25 km E of Atka, Alaska
2 days ago · 16.9 km deep
4.0
81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
3 days ago · 35.0 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pxldxk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 100 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pxldxk/