M2.7 earthquake — 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 5, 2026 at 16:09 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.259, -169.060 |
| Time | Sep 5, 16:09 UTC |
| Location | 76 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rpltcn |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 1 km | Sep 5, 14:49 UTC | 77 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 4 km | Sep 5, 18:11 UTC | 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 4 km | Sep 7, 14:18 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 10 km | Sep 6, 09:03 UTC | 86 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 10 km | Sep 7, 03:18 UTC | 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 11 km | Sep 7, 02:28 UTC | 85 km SSW 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.