2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 159 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 22:25:00 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:25 UTC≈ 11:25 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.585°, -168.079°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.58°, -168.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5846°N
-168.0788°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000pk1k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
296.0°
Min Station Distance
1.469°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-27 17:30:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pk1k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 159 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pk1k/