2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 84 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 17:12:13 UTC (6 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.45°, -169.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
22.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4480°N
-169.8121°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ssnz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.343°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-24 20:43:17 UTC

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