2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 38 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 2, 2026

2026-08-02 20:08:50 UTC (2026-08-02) · approx. 9:08 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:08 UTC≈ 9:08 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.729°, -168.403°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.73°, -168.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7291°N
-168.4025°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tivl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.367°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 15:30:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tivl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 2, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 38 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tivl/