2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 38 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 19, 2026

2026-08-19 02:24:33 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 3:24 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time02:24 UTC≈ 3:24 PM UTC-11
Depth45.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.784°, -168.343°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.78°, -168.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
45.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7840°N
-168.3430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qizwax
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 04:58:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qizwax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 19, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 38 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 19, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qizwax/