M2.5 earthquake — 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 12, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 39.4 km |
| Coordinates | 52.193, -169.566 |
| Time | Sep 12, 23:15 UTC |
| Location | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026scycll |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 16 km | Sep 11, 18:24 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 16 km | Sep 12, 18:16 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 20 km | Sep 10, 16:19 UTC | 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 21 km | Sep 11, 16:10 UTC | 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 26 km | Sep 11, 07:29 UTC | 110 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 26 km | Sep 15, 08:42 UTC | 97 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.