2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 86 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13 07:59:43 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 8:59 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time07:59 UTC≈ 8:59 PM UTC-11
Depth24.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.252°, -169.472°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.25°, -169.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
24.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2520°N
-169.4720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pyixgy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 20:25:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pyixgy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 86 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pyixgy/