M4.5 earthquake — 101 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 101 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 92 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 92.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.685, -170.301 |
| Time | Sep 20, 13:55 UTC |
| Location | 101 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tirv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 49 km | Oct 8, 13:15 UTC | 119 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 89 km | Oct 6, 11:53 UTC | 178 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 96 km | Oct 6, 20:32 UTC | 160 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 141 km | Oct 6, 18:53 UTC | 40 km E of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 284 km | Oct 7, 12:26 UTC | south of the Aleutian Islands |
| M3.9 | 297 km | Oct 6, 14:22 UTC | 209 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.