2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 23, 2026

2026-02-23 22:01:37 UTC (2026-02-23) · approx. 11:01 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:01 UTC≈ 11:01 AM UTC-11
Depth21.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.461°, -169.919°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.46°, -169.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
21.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4608°N
-169.9189°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s0xf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.347°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s0xf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 23, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 89 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 23, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s0xf/