M2.5 earthquake — 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 9, 2026 at 04:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 3 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 3.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.423, -169.742 |
| Time | Sep 9, 04:56 UTC |
| Location | 82 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rvzkdw |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 12 km | Sep 6, 11:06 UTC | 90 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 14 km | Sep 9, 01:10 UTC | 69 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 18 km | Sep 9, 00:23 UTC | 73 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 24 km | Sep 8, 23:02 UTC | 77 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 29 km | Sep 8, 18:00 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 33 km | Sep 5, 18:00 UTC | 80 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.