M2.9 earthquake — 56 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 56 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska on Sep 11, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 61 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 | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | 58.987, -152.600 |
| Time | Sep 11, 02:56 UTC |
| Location | 56 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rznkxu |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 137 km | Sep 10, 08:59 UTC | 33 km W of Port Lions, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 146 km | Sep 6, 12:23 UTC | 92 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 163 km | Sep 9, 22:01 UTC | 7 km SW of Cohoe, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 192 km | Sep 8, 04:18 UTC | 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 205 km | Sep 4, 23:23 UTC | 7 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 237 km | Sep 9, 07:22 UTC | 14 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.