2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 168 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 21:22:35 UTC (2026-04-28) · approx. 10:22 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:22 UTC≈ 10:22 AM UTC-11
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.196°, -171.034°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.20°, -171.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1963°N
-171.0339°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000si8a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.924°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 00:45:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000si8a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 168 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000si8a/