2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 17:38:38 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 6:38 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:38 UTC≈ 6:38 AM UTC-11
Depth32.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.768°, -169.203°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.77°, -169.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
32.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.7681°N
-169.2030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rzu5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.294°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:54:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rzu5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rzu5/