M5.3 earthquake — 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 1, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.8 km |
| Coordinates | 52.205, -169.430 |
| Time | Sep 1, 06:44 UTC |
| Location | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdab |
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 | 5 km | Sep 19, 12:44 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 16 km | Sep 18, 01:07 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 24 km | Sep 17, 09:11 UTC | 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 65 km | Sep 18, 16:56 UTC | 47 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 74 km | Sep 21, 02:38 UTC | 145 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.6 | 87 km | Sep 20, 13:55 UTC | 102 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.