2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 92 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 19:31:03 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 8:31 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:31 UTC≈ 8:31 AM UTC-11
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.335°, -169.810°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.34°, -169.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3354°N
-169.8104°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s2p7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
219.0°
Min Station Distance
0.455°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:47 UTC

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3.5
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6 days ago · 9.1 km deep
3.5
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6 days ago · 15.2 km deep
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6 days ago · 20.0 km deep
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2p7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 92 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2p7/