M2.7 earthquake — 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 21 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 20.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.146, -170.421 |
| Time | Aug 23, 14:01 UTC |
| Location | 137 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qrhenk |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 51 km | Aug 22, 06:57 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 66 km | Aug 23, 18:17 UTC | 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Aug 25, 19:25 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 127 km | Aug 27, 07:54 UTC | 134 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 149 km | Aug 21, 05:23 UTC | 76 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 228 km | Aug 27, 01:54 UTC | 154 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.