M5.1 earthquake — 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 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 | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 46.2 km |
| Coordinates | 52.214, -169.268 |
| Time | Sep 3, 11:24 UTC |
| Location | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdy7 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 13 km | Sep 26, 21:31 UTC | 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 75 km | Sep 25, 12:37 UTC | 136 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 105 km | Sep 24, 16:52 UTC | 158 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 118 km | Sep 21, 10:00 UTC | 167 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 121 km | Sep 22, 00:44 UTC | 166 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 133 km | Sep 24, 11:34 UTC | 119 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.