M2.7 earthquake — 168 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 168 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 30, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | 19.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.096, -170.932 |
| Time | Aug 30, 21:46 UTC |
| Location | 168 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026reuvne |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 92 km | Aug 27, 07:54 UTC | 134 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M5.3 | 102 km | Sep 1, 06:44 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 107 km | Aug 25, 19:25 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 109 km | Sep 1, 07:05 UTC | 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 114 km | Sep 1, 07:45 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 115 km | Sep 1, 06:52 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.