M4.7 earthquake — 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Oct 15, 2026 at 13:16 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.841, -169.530 |
| Time | Oct 15, 13:16 UTC |
| Location | 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2hr |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 7 km | Nov 3, 16:38 UTC | 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 16 km | Nov 3, 13:21 UTC | 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 38 km | Nov 8, 00:34 UTC | 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 47 km | Nov 5, 08:59 UTC | 115 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 48 km | Nov 5, 09:48 UTC | 120 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 58 km | Nov 5, 09:44 UTC | 120 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.