2.6

Earthquake Details: 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska, United States

8/14/2026, 8:22:17 AM

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred near 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska, United States on 8/14/2026 at 8:22:17 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 70.7 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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United StatesAlaskaAnchorage (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth70.7 km
Significance104
Latitude60.7080
Longitude-151.1500
Event IDaka2026qafrlh
Magnitude2.6
Updated:8/16/2026, 6:38:25 AM

External Resources

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 16, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.