M2.8 earthquake — 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 5, 2026 at 04:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.177, -169.437 |
| Time | Sep 5, 04:09 UTC |
| Location | 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rontao |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 2 km | Sep 5, 09:08 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 5 km | Sep 8, 18:00 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 7 km | Sep 6, 07:49 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 8 km | Sep 6, 11:18 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 11 km | Sep 7, 09:15 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 13 km | Sep 5, 18:00 UTC | 80 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.