2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 23, 2026

2026-02-23 23:50:27 UTC (2026-02-23) · approx. 12:50 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:50 UTC≈ 12:50 PM UTC-11
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.377°, -169.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.38°, -169.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3771°N
-169.9059°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s0yj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.425°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 02:25:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s0yj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 23, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 94 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 23, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s0yj/