M2.9 earthquake — 170 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 170 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 21:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 97 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 96.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.238, -171.102 |
| Time | Sep 20, 21:48 UTC |
| Location | 170 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tive |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 3 km | Sep 18, 06:43 UTC | 173 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 4 km | Sep 22, 00:44 UTC | 166 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 5 km | Sep 20, 03:18 UTC | 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 9 km | Sep 21, 10:00 UTC | 167 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 10 km | Sep 18, 05:43 UTC | 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 19 km | Sep 20, 19:15 UTC | 168 km SW 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.