M2.9 earthquake — 7 km SW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 7 km SW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska on Nov 7, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 77 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 76.6 km |
| Coordinates | 59.766, -151.700 |
| Time | Nov 7, 17:58 UTC |
| Location | 7 km SW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026wbytqz |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 35 km | Nov 6, 20:26 UTC | 10 km WNW of Seldovia, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 61 km | Nov 12, 03:43 UTC | 11 km SSE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 68 km | Nov 7, 02:17 UTC | 0 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 77 km | Nov 10, 16:31 UTC | 9 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 77 km | Nov 10, 10:02 UTC | 59 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 83 km | Nov 12, 06:14 UTC | 60 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.