2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 119 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 19:26:52 UTC (2026-08-23) · approx. 8:26 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:26 UTC≈ 8:26 AM UTC-11
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.896°, -169.263°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.90°, -169.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8960°N
-169.2630°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qrsasx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
253.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 23:15:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qrsasx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 119 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qrsasx/