2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 100 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 04:57:50 UTC (22 hours ago) · approx. 5:57 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time04:57 UTC≈ 5:57 PM UTC-11
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.181°, -168.048°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.18°, -168.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1810°N
-168.0480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qlazoq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 01:39:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qlazoq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 100 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qlazoq/