M3.8 earthquake — 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 17, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 109 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 108.9 km |
| Coordinates | 52.372, -171.186 |
| Time | Sep 17, 14:39 UTC |
| Location | 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026slmzxy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 2 km | Sep 16, 08:28 UTC | 167 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 18 km | Sep 17, 14:46 UTC | 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 24 km | Sep 17, 14:34 UTC | 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M6.5 | 44 km | Sep 17, 14:19 UTC | 165 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 110 km | Sep 12, 07:43 UTC | 119 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 112 km | Sep 12, 23:15 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.