M3.2 earthquake — 178 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 178 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Oct 6, 2026 at 11:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 88 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 | 88.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.010, -171.010 |
| Time | Oct 6, 11:53 UTC |
| Location | 178 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026tujwzt |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 49 km | Oct 6, 20:32 UTC | 160 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 182 km | Oct 3, 21:25 UTC | 66 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 208 km | Oct 6, 14:22 UTC | 209 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 214 km | Oct 6, 18:53 UTC | 40 km E of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 227 km | Oct 7, 12:26 UTC | south of the Aleutian Islands |
| M4.1 | 296 km | Oct 3, 16:06 UTC | 93 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.