2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — February 6, 2026

2026-02-06 22:44:30 UTC (2026-02-06) · approx. 11:44 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 11:44 AM UTC-11
Depth27.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.781°, -167.848°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.78°, -167.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
27.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7809°N
-167.8476°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s928
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.607°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s928). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 6, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 70 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — February 6, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s928/