M2.6 earthquake — 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 23, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.4 km |
| Coordinates | 52.480, -168.620 |
| Time | Jul 23, 18:45 UTC |
| Location | 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026omjywj |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 17 km | Jul 23, 21:31 UTC | 37 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 18 km | Jul 23, 10:28 UTC | 64 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 31 km | Jul 24, 01:54 UTC | 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 45 km | Jul 23, 00:22 UTC | 95 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 46 km | Jul 25, 06:08 UTC | 71 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 50 km | Jul 22, 12:30 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.