2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026

2026-02-24 19:42:38 UTC (2026-02-24) · approx. 8:42 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.334°, -169.878°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.33°, -169.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3342°N
-169.8784°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s02p
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
216.0°
Min Station Distance
0.463°
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s02p). 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 96 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s02p/