2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 113 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 12, 2026

2026-04-12 21:02:53 UTC (2026-04-12) · approx. 10:02 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 10:02 AM UTC-11
Depth184.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.455°, -170.333°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.46°, -170.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
184.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.4552°N
-170.3327°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxry
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
177.0°
Min Station Distance
0.603°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 16:34:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxry). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 113 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 12, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxry/