M4.1 earthquake — 173 km W of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 173 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 17, 2026 at 14:39 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 97.2 km |
| Coordinates | 52.826, -171.429 |
| Time | Sep 17, 14:39 UTC |
| Location | 173 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti2f |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.5 | 5 km | Sep 17, 14:19 UTC | 169 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 8 km | Sep 17, 14:46 UTC | 166 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 10 km | Sep 17, 14:34 UTC | 163 km W of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 53 km | Sep 16, 08:28 UTC | 167 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 133 km | Sep 12, 07:43 UTC | 119 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 136 km | Sep 12, 07:22 UTC | 118 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.