M4.6 earthquake — 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 2, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.060, -169.258 |
| Time | Sep 2, 05:40 UTC |
| Location | 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdj0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 1 km | Sep 2, 07:15 UTC | 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 3 km | Sep 1, 08:18 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 4 km | Sep 1, 15:10 UTC | 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 4 km | Sep 2, 05:18 UTC | 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 4 km | Sep 1, 07:39 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 5 km | Sep 1, 09:49 UTC | 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.