2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 163 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 28, 2026

2026-05-28 18:15:03 UTC (2026-05-28) · approx. 7:15 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:15 UTC≈ 7:15 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.809°, -170.400°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.81°, -170.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8091°N
-170.3996°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000spfx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
1.028°
RMS Residual
1.02 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-16 15:34:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000spfx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 163 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000spfx/