2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026

2026-08-14 21:05:21 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 10:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 10:05 AM UTC-11
Depth50.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.585°, -168.744°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -168.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
50.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5850°N
-168.7440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbfdah
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
241.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-16 08:21:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbfdah). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 14, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 14, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbfdah/