M4.2 earthquake — 75 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 75 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 19:27 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.319, -169.300 |
| Time | Sep 3, 19:27 UTC |
| Location | 75 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rmahsg |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 4 km | Sep 3, 15:42 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 6 km | Sep 5, 18:00 UTC | 80 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 6 km | Sep 2, 05:47 UTC | 77 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 7 km | Sep 3, 18:39 UTC | 69 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 8 km | Sep 3, 16:04 UTC | 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 8 km | Sep 4, 03:41 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.