M2.8 earthquake — 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Oct 18, 2026 at 19:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.025, -169.179 |
| Time | Oct 18, 19:51 UTC |
| Location | 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026urecjc |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 19 km | Oct 19, 22:59 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 29 km | Oct 19, 11:44 UTC | 123 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 31 km | Oct 19, 12:34 UTC | 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 68 km | Oct 24, 01:42 UTC | 135 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 73 km | Oct 23, 09:18 UTC | 40 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 77 km | Oct 19, 05:08 UTC | 161 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.