M2.9 earthquake — 210 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 210 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 29, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.735, -171.235 |
| Time | Jul 29, 01:16 UTC |
| Location | 210 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgkk |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 27 km | Jul 23, 14:46 UTC | 186 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 38 km | Jul 28, 10:07 UTC | 188 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 54 km | Jul 27, 14:08 UTC | 155 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 63 km | Jul 24, 02:15 UTC | 147 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 70 km | Jul 27, 09:49 UTC | 141 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 98 km | Jul 24, 04:59 UTC | 189 km SE 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.