M2.5 earthquake — 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 25, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.071, -169.190 |
| Time | Jul 25, 14:30 UTC |
| Location | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026optnjq |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 14 km | Jul 22, 12:30 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 28 km | Jul 24, 01:54 UTC | 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 31 km | Jul 25, 06:08 UTC | 71 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 41 km | Jul 23, 10:28 UTC | 64 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 60 km | Jul 23, 18:45 UTC | 53 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 65 km | Jul 28, 23:53 UTC | 164 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.