2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 04:26:28 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 5:26 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time04:26 UTC≈ 5:26 PM UTC-11
Depth22.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.275°, -169.492°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.27°, -169.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
22.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2750°N
-169.4920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qbtske
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 08:25:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qbtske). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qbtske/