2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 20:48:29 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:48 UTC≈ 9:48 AM UTC-11
Depth20.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.239°, -169.478°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.24°, -169.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2390°N
-169.4780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbeojw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 08:19:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbeojw). 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 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbeojw/