2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 170 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 03:40:25 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 4:40 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time03:40 UTC≈ 4:40 PM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.685°, -170.302°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.69°, -170.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6850°N
-170.3020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pzwhgg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
324.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 07:45:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pzwhgg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 170 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pzwhgg/