2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 21:03:52 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-11
Depth28.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.602°, -169.607°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.60°, -169.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
28.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.6015°N
-169.6065°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000svvm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
259.0°
Min Station Distance
0.198°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-09 22:26:26 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). M2.8 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 6, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000svvm/