M3.0 earthquake — 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 22 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 22.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.068, -169.463 |
| Time | Aug 23, 18:17 UTC |
| Location | 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qrpslf |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 20 km | Aug 22, 06:57 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 28 km | Aug 25, 19:25 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 66 km | Aug 23, 14:01 UTC | 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 88 km | Aug 21, 05:23 UTC | 76 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 172 km | Aug 25, 12:58 UTC | 142 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 192 km | Aug 27, 07:54 UTC | 134 km E of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.