M2.9 earthquake — 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 15:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | 7.1 km |
| Coordinates | 52.138, -168.674 |
| Time | Sep 20, 15:14 UTC |
| Location | 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026srcfja |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 32 km | Sep 20, 06:00 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 33 km | Sep 20, 05:57 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 53 km | Sep 19, 12:44 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 87 km | Sep 20, 10:15 UTC | 79 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 95 km | Sep 24, 11:34 UTC | 119 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 115 km | Sep 25, 12:37 UTC | 136 km SW 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.