2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 54 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 21:03:51 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-11
Depth18.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.586°, -169.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -169.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
18.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5860°N
-169.4294°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svvm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
0.269°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 18:10:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000svvm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 54 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svvm/