M2.9 earthquake — 141 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 141 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 27, 2026 at 09:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 19 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 19.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.215, -170.578 |
| Time | Jul 27, 09:49 UTC |
| Location | 141 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg90 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 16 km | Jul 24, 02:15 UTC | 147 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 16 km | Jul 27, 14:08 UTC | 155 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 72 km | Jul 29, 01:16 UTC | 210 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 73 km | Jul 23, 14:46 UTC | 186 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 90 km | Jul 25, 06:08 UTC | 71 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 94 km | Jul 22, 12:30 UTC | 85 km SSW 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.