M4.6 earthquake — 100 km NNW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 100 km NNW of Nikolski, Alaska on Oct 23, 2026 at 23:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 230 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 230.5 km |
| Coordinates | 53.782, -169.413 |
| Time | Oct 23, 23:08 UTC |
| Location | 100 km NNW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4hx |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 63 km | Oct 19, 12:41 UTC | 60 km WNW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 141 km | Oct 23, 09:18 UTC | 40 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 155 km | Oct 20, 23:35 UTC | 177 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 178 km | Oct 19, 22:59 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 200 km | Oct 19, 00:22 UTC | 102 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 203 km | Oct 24, 01:42 UTC | 135 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.