M2.8 earthquake — 79 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 79 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.252, -169.207 |
| Time | Sep 3, 20:56 UTC |
| Location | 79 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rmdhbb |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 3 km | Sep 2, 09:04 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 3 km | Sep 3, 14:15 UTC | 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 3 km | Sep 3, 12:24 UTC | 82 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 3 km | Sep 2, 05:47 UTC | 77 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 4 km | Sep 3, 16:08 UTC | 77 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 4 km | Sep 3, 12:48 UTC | 82 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.