M3.2 earthquake — 118 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 118 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 7, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 18.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.903, -169.290 |
| Time | Sep 7, 12:17 UTC |
| Location | 118 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rswaoy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 9 km | Sep 7, 10:46 UTC | 123 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 11 km | Sep 6, 23:41 UTC | 115 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 11 km | Sep 6, 14:58 UTC | 109 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 12 km | Sep 9, 04:31 UTC | 107 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 12 km | Sep 6, 12:30 UTC | 110 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 13 km | Sep 6, 04:22 UTC | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.