M2.5 earthquake — 55 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 55 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 28, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.3 km |
| Coordinates | 52.535, -169.347 |
| Time | Sep 28, 14:30 UTC |
| Location | 55 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026tfuxum |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 28 km | Sep 26, 21:31 UTC | 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 83 km | Sep 25, 12:37 UTC | 136 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 108 km | Sep 24, 16:52 UTC | 158 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 137 km | Sep 24, 11:34 UTC | 119 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.