M2.7 earthquake — 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 10, 2026 at 16:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.292, -169.320 |
| Time | Sep 10, 16:19 UTC |
| Location | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000thaq |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 8 km | Sep 8, 23:02 UTC | 77 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 14 km | Sep 9, 00:22 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 15 km | Sep 9, 00:23 UTC | 73 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 15 km | Sep 8, 18:00 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 23 km | Sep 11, 02:53 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 32 km | Sep 9, 04:56 UTC | 82 km SW 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.