M2.9 earthquake — 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 6, 2026 at 11:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | 16.6 km |
| Coordinates | 52.124, -169.357 |
| Time | Sep 6, 11:18 UTC |
| Location | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rqyawr |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 4 km | Sep 7, 09:15 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 6 km | Sep 5, 02:00 UTC | 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 6 km | Sep 5, 09:08 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 6 km | Sep 6, 07:49 UTC | 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 7 km | Sep 5, 06:18 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 8 km | Sep 5, 04:09 UTC | 93 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.