2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 6, 2026

2026-02-06 20:06:19 UTC (2026-02-06) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.460°, -169.050°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.46°, -169.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4604°N
-169.0503°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s8d7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.524°
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s8d7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 54 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 6, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s8d7/