2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026

2026-02-24 18:00:49 UTC (2026-02-24) · approx. 7:00 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:00 UTC≈ 7:00 AM UTC-11
Depth19.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.595°, -169.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.59°, -169.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
19.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5949°N
-169.8871°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s013
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.216°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s013). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 79 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s013/