M3.2 earthquake — 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 28, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | 3.7 km |
| Coordinates | 51.499, -169.406 |
| Time | Jul 28, 23:53 UTC |
| Location | 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026owajfq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 65 km | Jul 25, 14:30 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 72 km | Jul 25, 13:30 UTC | 231 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 79 km | Jul 22, 12:30 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 91 km | Jul 24, 01:54 UTC | 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 95 km | Jul 25, 06:08 UTC | 71 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 99 km | Jul 24, 02:15 UTC | 147 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.