M2.6 earthquake — 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Nov 8, 2026 at 00:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.165, -169.334 |
| Time | Nov 8, 00:34 UTC |
| Location | 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026wclyuc |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 33 km | Nov 3, 16:38 UTC | 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.3 | 40 km | Nov 4, 12:22 UTC | 78 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 41 km | Nov 3, 13:21 UTC | 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 44 km | Nov 5, 08:59 UTC | 115 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 49 km | Nov 5, 09:48 UTC | 120 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 53 km | Nov 5, 09:14 UTC | 115 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.