M4.4 earthquake — 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 1, 2026 at 20:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.169, -169.360 |
| Time | Sep 1, 20:47 UTC |
| Location | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rikxms |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 3 km | Sep 1, 08:35 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 3 km | Sep 1, 22:33 UTC | 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 3 km | Sep 1, 07:19 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 4 km | Sep 1, 07:12 UTC | 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.1 | 4 km | Sep 1, 08:06 UTC | 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 5 km | Sep 1, 07:26 UTC | 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.