2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 14:01:23 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:01 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time14:01 UTC≈ 3:01 AM UTC-11
Depth20.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.146°, -170.421°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.15°, -170.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1460°N
-170.4210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qrhenk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 19:22:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qrhenk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qrhenk/