M2.7 earthquake — 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 16:04 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.255, -169.357 |
| Time | Sep 3, 16:04 UTC |
| Location | 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rltnuv |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 1 km | Sep 3, 11:22 UTC | 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 3 km | Sep 5, 18:00 UTC | 80 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M6.3 | 4 km | Sep 3, 11:17 UTC | 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 5 km | Sep 2, 05:16 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.6 | 5 km | Sep 1, 13:47 UTC | 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.8 | 6 km | Sep 3, 16:11 UTC | 81 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.