M2.9 earthquake — 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 6, 2026 at 05:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.025, -169.165 |
| Time | Sep 6, 05:10 UTC |
| Location | 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rqltws |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 1 km | Sep 5, 04:18 UTC | 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 4 km | Sep 6, 04:22 UTC | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 4 km | Sep 5, 03:16 UTC | 104 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 4 km | Sep 9, 04:31 UTC | 107 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 6 km | Sep 10, 02:30 UTC | 108 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 7 km | Sep 6, 12:30 UTC | 110 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.