2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 15:31:59 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 4:31 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:31 UTC≈ 4:31 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.281°, -169.644°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.28°, -169.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2810°N
-169.6440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sxsr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.509°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-03 16:27:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sxsr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 12, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sxsr/