2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 64 km E of Nikolski, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 21:42:52 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.85°, -167.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.8531°N
-167.9187°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqp5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.525°
RMS Residual
0.76 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 00:34:16 UTC

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