2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 20:23:27 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:23 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:23 UTC≈ 9:23 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.440°, -169.670°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.44°, -169.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4397°N
-169.6696°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000shzy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.349°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 14:40:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000shzy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000shzy/