2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 73 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — October 12, 2026

2026-10-12 10:18:41 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 11:18 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time10:18 UTC≈ 11:18 PM UTC-11
Depth12.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.764°, -169.908°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.76°, -169.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7640°N
-169.9080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ufivvp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-15 21:04:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ufivvp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 73 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ufivvp/