M2.9 earthquake — 74 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 74 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 29, 2026 at 01:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.271, -168.808 |
| Time | Aug 29, 01:40 UTC |
| Location | 74 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rbkpgz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 31 km | Sep 1, 06:52 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 33 km | Sep 1, 07:45 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 40 km | Aug 25, 19:25 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M5.3 | 44 km | Sep 1, 06:44 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 44 km | Sep 1, 07:05 UTC | 105 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 124 km | Aug 25, 12:58 UTC | 142 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.