M3.0 earthquake — 231 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 231 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 25, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 50.990, -170.039 |
| Time | Jul 25, 13:30 UTC |
| Location | 231 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg5e |
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 | 72 km | Jul 28, 23:53 UTC | 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 116 km | Jul 29, 01:16 UTC | 210 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 125 km | Jul 24, 02:15 UTC | 147 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 129 km | Jul 27, 14:08 UTC | 155 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 134 km | Jul 25, 14:30 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 141 km | Jul 27, 09:49 UTC | 141 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.