2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 208 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 16:33:49 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:33 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:33 UTC≈ 5:33 AM UTC-11
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.892°, -166.311°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.89°, -166.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8920°N
-166.3110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qlyevg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
273.0°
Min Station Distance
1.800°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 21:42:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qlyevg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 208 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qlyevg/