M2.9 earthquake — 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 15, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | 8.2 km |
| Coordinates | 52.088, -169.228 |
| Time | Sep 15, 08:42 UTC |
| Location | 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026shjbmn |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 3 km | Sep 11, 02:53 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 5 km | Sep 11, 16:10 UTC | 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 10 km | Sep 11, 06:21 UTC | 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 10 km | Sep 12, 18:16 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 10 km | Sep 11, 18:24 UTC | 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 14 km | Sep 11, 07:29 UTC | 110 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.