M2.5 earthquake — 91 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 91 km S of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 15:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.131, -169.109 |
| Time | Sep 3, 15:24 UTC |
| Location | 91 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000te3n |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 1 km | Sep 3, 13:40 UTC | 92 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 2 km | Sep 2, 11:40 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 2 km | Sep 4, 12:02 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 3 km | Sep 4, 07:25 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 3 km | Sep 4, 01:15 UTC | 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 4 km | Sep 3, 19:06 UTC | 89 km S 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.