M3.6 earthquake — 212 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 212 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 8, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | M3.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.676, -171.203 |
| Time | Aug 8, 06:13 UTC |
| Location | 212 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pozgsw |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 80 km | Aug 10, 18:08 UTC | 134 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 143 km | Aug 6, 19:36 UTC | 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 143 km | Aug 7, 16:54 UTC | 97 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 145 km | Aug 6, 10:16 UTC | 119 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 146 km | Aug 9, 03:36 UTC | 68 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 152 km | Aug 11, 02:11 UTC | 83 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.