M2.7 earthquake — 44 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 44 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska on Jul 29, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.4 km |
| Coordinates | 52.712, -168.325 |
| Time | Jul 29, 19:38 UTC |
| Location | 44 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000th1k |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 78 km | Aug 3, 18:17 UTC | 73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 80 km | Aug 3, 03:39 UTC | 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 101 km | Aug 3, 23:06 UTC | 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 118 km | Jul 28, 16:51 UTC | 92 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 154 km | Jul 28, 23:53 UTC | 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 174 km | Jul 30, 14:34 UTC | 198 km S of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.