2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 40 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — October 6, 2026

2026-10-06 18:53:23 UTC (47 min ago) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:53 UTC≈ 7:53 AM UTC-11
Depth73.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.958°, -168.257°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.96°, -168.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
73.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.9580°N
-168.2570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026tuxwsq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 19:38:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026tuxwsq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 40 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — October 6, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026tuxwsq/