M3.2 earthquake — 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 19, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 102 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 101.9 km |
| Coordinates | 52.185, -171.089 |
| Time | Aug 19, 19:31 UTC |
| Location | 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlzv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 38 km | Aug 19, 11:10 UTC | 199 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 65 km | Aug 18, 20:46 UTC | 148 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 137 km | Aug 18, 02:19 UTC | 86 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 151 km | Aug 19, 18:33 UTC | 71 km ENE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 176 km | Aug 18, 03:42 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 177 km | Aug 20, 04:36 UTC | 208 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.