M2.9 earthquake — 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 14:02 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.175, -169.275 |
| Time | Sep 3, 14:02 UTC |
| Location | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rlplvh |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 2 km | Sep 2, 06:42 UTC | 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 2 km | Sep 2, 06:25 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 2 km | Sep 1, 07:45 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 2 km | Sep 1, 06:56 UTC | 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 2 km | Sep 3, 11:53 UTC | 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 3 km | Sep 3, 20:14 UTC | 89 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.