2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 21:42:52 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 10:42 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:42 UTC≈ 10:42 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.820°, -167.866°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.82°, -167.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.8204°N
-167.8658°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqp5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.566°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:37:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sqp5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 68 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — April 16, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sqp5/