M2.6 earthquake — 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Aug 3, 2026 at 03:39 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.331, -169.333 |
| Time | Aug 3, 03:39 UTC |
| Location | 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pfoabo |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 2 km | Aug 3, 18:17 UTC | 73 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 80 km | Jul 29, 19:38 UTC | 44 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 93 km | Jul 28, 23:53 UTC | 164 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 146 km | Jul 29, 01:16 UTC | 210 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 180 km | Aug 3, 23:06 UTC | 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 232 km | Jul 30, 14:34 UTC | 198 km S of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.