2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 76 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 05:23:22 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 6:23 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:23 UTC≈ 6:23 PM UTC-11
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.359°, -168.259°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -168.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3590°N
-168.2590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmxwhm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 05:53:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmxwhm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 76 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmxwhm/