M4.6 earthquake — 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 2, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 33 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.3 km |
| Coordinates | 52.151, -169.285 |
| Time | Sep 2, 05:40 UTC |
| Location | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdj0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 5 km | Sep 18, 01:07 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 15 km | Sep 19, 12:44 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 29 km | Sep 18, 13:19 UTC | 106 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 72 km | Sep 18, 16:56 UTC | 47 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 83 km | Sep 21, 02:38 UTC | 145 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.6 | 98 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.