M2.5 earthquake — 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Nov 3, 2026 at 16:38 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.874, -169.447 |
| Time | Nov 3, 16:38 UTC |
| Location | 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tvs7 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 13 km | Nov 3, 13:21 UTC | 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 25 km | Oct 31, 15:10 UTC | 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 48 km | Nov 5, 08:59 UTC | 115 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 50 km | Nov 5, 09:48 UTC | 120 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 60 km | Nov 5, 09:44 UTC | 120 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 60 km | Nov 5, 09:14 UTC | 115 km SW 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.