2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 3, 2026

2026-04-03 21:53:17 UTC (2026-04-03) · approx. 10:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 10:53 AM UTC-11
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.363°, -169.764°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -169.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3626°N
-169.7645°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000smge
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.426°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-20 17:05:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000smge). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 3, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 3, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000smge/