2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 22:51:22 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 11:51 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:51 UTC≈ 11:51 AM UTC-11
Depth10.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.585°, -169.890°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -169.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5851°N
-169.8903°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sh8j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.226°
RMS Residual
0.73 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:17:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sh8j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sh8j/