2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 3, 2026

2026-05-03 07:39:28 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:39 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time07:39 UTC≈ 8:39 PM UTC-11
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.498°, -169.740°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.50°, -169.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4980°N
-169.7400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av94175948
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
0.289°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 15:16:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av94175948). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av94175948/