2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026

2026-02-24 23:33:55 UTC (2026-02-24) · approx. 12:33 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 12:33 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.454°, -169.778°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.45°, -169.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4540°N
-169.7783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s040
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.335°
RMS Residual
0.79 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s040). 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 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 24, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s040/