M2.9 earthquake — 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 3, 2026 at 14:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 3 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 | 3.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.131, -169.141 |
| Time | Sep 3, 14:56 UTC |
| Location | 91 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rlrgpc |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 1 km | Sep 2, 11:40 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 1 km | Sep 3, 13:40 UTC | 92 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 3 km | Sep 3, 18:42 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 3 km | Sep 1, 10:25 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 3 km | Sep 3, 11:38 UTC | 89 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 4 km | Sep 2, 08:42 UTC | 95 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.