M2.6 earthquake — 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska on Aug 14, 2026 at 08:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 70.7 km |
| Coordinates | 60.708, -151.150 |
| Time | Aug 14, 08:22 UTC |
| Location | 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qafrlh |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 24 km | Aug 17, 02:38 UTC | 21 km SSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 30 km | Aug 16, 12:54 UTC | 4 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 55 km | Aug 15, 22:41 UTC | 23 km E of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 56 km | Aug 14, 16:42 UTC | 23 km SE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 60 km | Aug 14, 22:31 UTC | 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 63 km | Aug 17, 00:18 UTC | 44 km W 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.