2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 3, 2026

2026-04-03 21:56:15 UTC (2026-04-03) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 10:56 AM UTC-11
Depth15.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.390°, -169.743°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.39°, -169.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
15.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3897°N
-169.7425°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smgd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
289.0°
Min Station Distance
0.398°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 03:37:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000smgd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 3, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 85 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 3, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000smgd/