2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 45 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 05:33:13 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 6:33 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:33 UTC≈ 6:33 PM UTC-11
Depth33.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.761°, -168.257°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.76°, -168.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
33.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7610°N
-168.2570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qaaaug
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
226.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 05:36:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qaaaug). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 45 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qaaaug/