2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 49 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 23:47:51 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:47 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:47 UTC≈ 12:47 PM UTC-11
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.714°, -169.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.71°, -169.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7138°N
-169.4995°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av93974836
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
0.154°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-02 07:35:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av93974836). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 49 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av93974836/