2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 19:20:44 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 8:20 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:20 UTC≈ 8:20 AM UTC-11
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.933°, -169.565°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.93°, -169.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9330°N
-169.5650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026uwrcxz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-26 19:53:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026uwrcxz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026uwrcxz/