M3.4 earthquake — 110 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred 110 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Oct 27, 2026 at 18:41 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 | M3.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.9 km |
| Coordinates | 51.973, -169.230 |
| Time | Oct 27, 18:41 UTC |
| Location | 110 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vhrydq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 65 km | Oct 24, 01:42 UTC | 135 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 80 km | Oct 23, 09:18 UTC | 40 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 151 km | Oct 23, 10:27 UTC | 77 km E of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 187 km | Oct 28, 13:54 UTC | 157 km S of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 196 km | Oct 23, 18:33 UTC | 96 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M4.6 | 201 km | Oct 23, 23:08 UTC | 100 km NNW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.