M4.6 earthquake — 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 1, 2026 at 13:47 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.267, -169.431 |
| Time | Sep 1, 13:47 UTC |
| Location | 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdbt |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 6 km | Sep 1, 06:44 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 10 km | Sep 1, 07:12 UTC | 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 11 km | Sep 1, 07:26 UTC | 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 14 km | Sep 1, 06:52 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 14 km | Sep 1, 08:35 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 15 km | Sep 1, 07:19 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.