M2.8 earthquake — 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 19:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | 10.9 km |
| Coordinates | 52.004, -169.195 |
| Time | Sep 3, 19:22 UTC |
| Location | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rmadmx |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 2 km | Sep 3, 19:16 UTC | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 3 km | Sep 1, 22:04 UTC | 109 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 3 km | Sep 3, 16:52 UTC | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M5.3 | 3 km | Sep 3, 18:45 UTC | 104 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 4 km | Sep 3, 11:28 UTC | 104 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 5 km | Sep 3, 17:19 UTC | 108 km SSW 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.