M3.2 earthquake — 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.6 km |
| Coordinates | 52.093, -169.150 |
| Time | Sep 20, 05:57 UTC |
| Location | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sqjqnz |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 1 km | Sep 20, 06:00 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 26 km | Sep 19, 12:44 UTC | 85 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 33 km | Sep 20, 15:14 UTC | 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 64 km | Sep 20, 10:15 UTC | 79 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 83 km | Sep 25, 12:37 UTC | 136 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 92 km | Sep 21, 02:38 UTC | 145 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.