2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 25, 2026

2026-08-25 19:25:44 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:25 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 8:25 AM UTC-11
Depth15.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.313°, -169.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.31°, -169.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
15.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3130°N
-169.3980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qvkawp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
280.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 22:38:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qvkawp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qvkawp/