Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 1.9 km
- Source
- USGS
146 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska
M2.6 Earthquake near 146 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On March 17, 2026 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 146 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
e0f9118e9f4a6e8eb9dec0f8670efe7f072b7825
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 17:59:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.50300,
-166.81000
Temperature
-1.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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